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American Detained in Russia Sparks Hopes for Exchange

6/11/2025

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Hubbard, a Michigan native residing in Izyum, Ukraine, faces a daunting six years and 10 months in a Moscow prison after being labeled a mercenary. As the sole American held captive in Russia, he has been classified as "wrongfully detained" by the U.S. State Department, raising hopes for a possible prisoner exchange.

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Hubbard, a Michigan native residing in Izyum, Ukraine, faces a daunting six years and 10 months in a Moscow prison after being labeled a mercenary. As the sole American held captive in Russia, he has been classified as "wrongfully detained" by the U.S. State Department, raising hopes for a possible prisoner exchange.