Stephen Hubbard release
U.S. Envoy Thanks Putin After Release of Detained American
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff publicly thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin following the release of Stephen Hubbard, a retired teacher detained in Ukraine since 2022.
Hubbard, accused of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, denies the charges. His release was the result of diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and Russia, with Witkoff's visit to St. Petersburg highlighting ongoing diplomatic interactions.