Son says Stephen Hubbard was experiencing "extreme tiredness with life" before release from Russian jail

TL;DR

Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. citizen, was released from Russian prison after more than four years.
Hubbard's son, Fr. Joseph Coleman, stated his father sounded "extremely tired with life" during their last phone call.
The U.S. government considered Hubbard wrongfully detained.
President Trump claimed Hubbard's release was at his request, with no 'swap' necessary.
Hubbard, 74, was accused of manning a checkpoint for mercenaries after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Hubbard's family and legal team dispute the charges, finding no evidence to support them.
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff praised Putin for the release, calling him 'humanitarian,' which drew criticism.
Despite Hubbard's release, several Americans reportedly remain imprisoned in Russia.
Coleman expressed gratitude to Putin for the release, calling it an act of 'compassion and even mercy'.

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