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Russia releases jailed American, and Trump's envoy calls Putin a 'humanitarian'

Stephen James Hubbard had been sentenced to nearly seven years in prison on mercenary charges and reported suffering torture and deprivation during captivity.

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Published October 21, 2026, 14:15 (Brasília time) · 2 min read

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What happened: The Russian government released American citizen Stephen James Hubbard after more than four years in prison.
Who is affected: American Stephen James Hubbard, 74, in addition to the governments of the United States and Russia.
What changes: The American leaves prison in Russia to undergo medical evaluation in the United States, while the U.S. special envoy praises Vladimir Putin amid peace negotiations.

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