Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after 4 years behind bars

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 22, 2026Country: Russia

World / InternationalCrime & Law

Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after 4 years behind bars

Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old US citizen, has been freed from a Russian prison after four years in custody. He was convicted of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine, a claim he denies. His release coincided with US envoy Steve Witkoff’s visit to Russia as he sought to persuade Moscow to rejoin peace talks.

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