Russia Frees American Stephen Hubbard After 4-Year Detention

Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired American teacher from Michigan, is now on his way back to the United States after being detained in a Russian prison for more than four years. Russia accused him of fighting with the Ukrainian military, an allegation his family has always denied. NBC's Raf Sanchez reports for TODAY. Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired American teacher from Michigan, is now on his way back to the United States after being detained in a Russian prison for more than four years.

Russia accused him of fighting with the Ukrainian military, an allegation his family has always denied. NBC's Raf Sanchez reports for TODAY.Oct. 21, 2026 © 2026 NBCUniversal Media, LLCApple®, Apple logo® and App Store® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.