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Russia Frees American Stephen Hubbard After Over Four Years
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- Russia freed 74-year-old American Stephen Hubbard after over four years on mercenary charges.
- At least ten other Americans, some with dual Russian citizenship, remain detained in Russia.
- Robert Woodland’s sentence fell from 12½ years in 2024 to 9½ years in 2025.
- David Barnes got a 21-year sentence in February 2024 for sexual-abuse.
- Charles Zimmerman, a U.S. Navy veteran, received a five-year term in January 2026 for arms smuggling.