Stephen Hubbard's son after his release from Russian prison: "I want to embrace him"

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Margaret Brennan reports on the case of retired Michigan teacher Stephen Hubbard, who was released from Russian custody after being wrongly detained for over four years. Upon his release, Hubbard’s son expressed a desire to embrace him, highlighting the emotional impact of the lengthy imprisonment.

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On October 21, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the release of Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old American citizen held since April 2022 on charges of mercenary activity in Ukraine, during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg. Huber was freed after serving nearly seven years of a prison sentence and arrived back in the United States on October 22. Hubbard's sister Patricia stated that he had no prior knowledge of his release until seeing an American flag on board the plane taking him to Pulkovo Airport. US President Donald Trump praised Putin for releasing Hubbard, highlighting it as a diplomatic victory despite criticism over Trump’s recent actions benefiting Russia and straining ties with Ukraine.

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