Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's request

Charles Maynes · NPR · World

Published 21 Oct 2026, 9:20 pm·15 h ago·1 min read

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Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has freed an American, Stephen Hubbard, from a Russian prison following a request from President Trump. (Image credit: NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA)

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