Russia has released American Stephen Hubbard after four years in prison, marking a rare diplomatic gesture between the two countries.
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01Summary
- 01Russia released US citizen Stephen Hubbard after four years in custody.
- 02The release follows behind-the-scenes negotiations between Moscow and Washington.
- 03Hubbard was convicted in 2020 on espionage charges, which the US denied.
- 04The prisoner swap involved a Russian national held in the US.
- 05Hubbard is now in US custody and receiving medical attention.
02Why it matters
This release is significant because it signals a rare moment of cooperation between the US and Russia amid tensions over the war in Ukraine, and it may open the door for further prisoner exchanges.
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