American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms

What happened: U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, detained in Russia after being accused of fighting for Ukraine, was released from custody. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed the release during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg. Key numbers: Hubbard is 74 and a Michigan native. Why it matters: Hubbard was the last American in Russia whom the State Department had formally declared wrongfully detained. Witkoff thanked Putin for freeing him, and Hubbard was expected to be flown to Texas for treatment at a military hospital. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, detained in Russia after being accused of fighting for Ukraine, was released from custody. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed the release during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.

Hubbard was the last American in Russia whom the State Department had formally declared wrongfully detained. Witkoff thanked Putin for freeing him, and Hubbard was expected to be flown to Texas for treatment at a military hospital.