American detained in Russia arrives in U.S.: lawyer
Stephen Hubbard’s family and lawyers have said he was living in the Ukrainian city of Izium when he was taken captive by Russia in 2022.
The Hindu reports: Stephen Hubbard’s family and lawyers have said he was living in the Ukrainian city of Izium when he was taken captive by Russia in 2022.
He was sentenced to almost seven years in prison, accused of acting as a "mercenary" for Kyiv.
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