Russia releases American citizen Stephen Hubbard in prisoner swap

Russia has released American citizen Stephen Hubbard, detained in April 2022 and sentenced to nearly seven years for allegedly serving at a Ukrainian military checkpoint. The release suggests a diplomatic exchange, though terms and confirmation from US officials are pending. This marks a rare instance of US-Russia prisoner diplomacy amid ongoing tensions.

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