# American Stephen Hubbard released from Russian prison

> U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard has been released from a Russian prison after President Trump made a diesel deal with Russia and a U.S. envoy met with Vladimir Putin.
- Title: American Stephen Hubbard released from Russian prison
- Summary: U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard has been released from a Russian prison after President Trump made a diesel deal with Russia and a U.S. envoy met with Vladimir…
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## American freed from Russian prison
U.S.citizen Stephen Hubbard has been released from a Russian prison.The release follows President Trump making a diesel deal with Russia and a U.S.envoy meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine war.
## Trump says no swap was needed
President Trump stated the release happened with no swap necessary, suggesting the prisoner release was achieved through diplomatic negotiations rather than a prisoner exchange.

> no 'swap' necessary
## Hubbard returns home to U.S.
Stephen Hubbard has come home to the United States following his release from the Russian prison, marking the conclusion of his detention abroad.
## Key takeaway

U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard was released from a Russian prison after President Trump negotiated a diesel deal with Russia and a U.S. envoy met with Russian President Vladimir Putin.