Tag #Stephen Hubbard

What are the immediate consequences of Stephen J. Hubbard's wrongful detention in Russia, and what specific actions are being taken to secure his release?

Stephen J. Hubbard, a 73-year-old American teacher, was wrongfully detained in Russia after being seized from his home in Izyum, Ukraine in April 2022. He was subsequently convicted as a mercenary and sentenced to almost seven years in a prison camp, despite claims of innocence from his family and the U.S. government. His health has severely deteriorated during his captivity.