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

NPR News Wednesday 21 October 2026, 10:20 UTC By Charles Maynes 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)

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

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