# Trump, Putin negotiate release of US Air Force veteran from Russian prison

- Source: Defense News
- Published: 2026-10-22T17:17:19+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/10/22/trump-putin-negotiate-release-of-us-air-force-veteran-from-russian-prison/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/trump-putin-negotiate-release-of-us-air-force-veteran-from-russian-pri-f675c5/

Stephen Hubbard, a retired teacher and U.S. Air Force veteran, was released from Russian custody on Wednesday after spending over four years in prison.

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