Russia releases detained American Stephen Hubbard during a visit by Trump administration envoy
Russia on Wednesday released a retired American teacher who had been imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said Wednesday at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.
TL;DR
- Russia released a retired American teacher.
- The teacher was imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
- U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed the release.
- The announcement was made during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.