Russia releases American Stephen Hubbard after four years in prison
Hubbard was jailed after being accused of fighting alongside Ukrainian forces against Russia.
Al Jazeera English reports: Hubbard was jailed after being accused of fighting alongside Ukrainian forces against Russia.
This world story centres on Russia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include American Stephen Hubbard and Ukrainian.
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