Russia released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard on Wednesday after he was jailed for allegedly fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, US envoy Steve Witkoff said during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.
The release came a day after US President Donald Trump said he had spoken at length with Putin and urged him to free Hubbard. The White House said that, unlike in previous releases, the US was not required to give up anyone in return.
