Cine este Stephen Hubbard, profesorul pensionar american de 74 de ani, eliberat de Putin la cererea lui Donald Trump

Stephen Hubbard, an American imprisoned in Russia for over four years, was released following a request from President Trump. Hubbard, a retired professor, was accused of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, charges deemed fabricated by his family and the U.S. State Department. His release was described as a goodwill gesture by Russia, with Trump claiming no concessions were made in return. The announcement coincided with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with President Putin, where Hubbard's release was discussed. Despite this, tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine have risen, particularly regarding military support and sanctions against Russia. Other Americans remain imprisoned in Russia under various charges.