Putin releases American Stephen Hubbard from Russian prison

A world news story from the U.S., reported by NPR World.

World News · the U.S. · October 21, 2026

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has freed another American, 74-year-old Michigan native Stephen Hubbard, from a Russian prison following a request from President Trump.

Reported by NPR World, October 21, 2026. Read the full story at NPR World →

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