American man sentenced to nearly seven years in Russian prison for alleged mercenary activity

Stephen James Hubbard, a 72-year-old American, has been sentenced to nearly seven years in a Russian penal colony for allegedly fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine. Prosecutors claimed he was part of a defence unit in Izyum, but his sister disputes these allegations, noting his pacifist tendencies.

Oct 7, 2024 - 23:00

American man sentenced to nearly seven years in Russian prison for alleged mercenary activity

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Stephen James Hubbard, a 72-year-old American, has been sentenced to nearly seven years in a Russian penal colony for allegedly fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine. Prosecutors claimed he was part of a defence unit in Izyum, but his sister disputes these allegations, noting his pacifist tendencies.