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Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports

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Real event · international · 2026-10-21

Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports

Final verdict announced: October 22, 2026 at 6:01 AM ET

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Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports

Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said.

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Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport.

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