Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard

Told by 9 newspapers in 5 countries, between 00:00 and 20:00 on 20 October 2026.

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Mainichi · Japan · 00:20Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years behind barsRead at the newspaper ↗
The New York Times · United States · 10:52Russia Releases American Stephen HubbardRead at the newspaper ↗
CBS News · United States · 10:52American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Witkoff saysRead at the newspaper ↗
BBC News · United Kingdom · 10:37Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reportsRead at the newspaper ↗
NPR · United States · 11:27Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's requestRead at the newspaper ↗
Expresso · Portugal · 12:57Rússia liberta professor americano Stephen Hubbard, acusado de combater pela UcrâniaRead at the newspaper ↗
Fox News · United States · 12:02Imprisoned American teacher Stephen Hubbard released by Russia and more top headlinesRead at the newspaper ↗
PBS NewsHour · United States · 14:27Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years in prison, during a visit from U.S. envoy WitkoffRead at the newspaper ↗
MyJoyOnline · Ghana · 20:40US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets PutinRead at the newspaper ↗