A 72-year-old American, Stephen James Hubbard, was sentenced to nearly seven years in a Russian penal colony for allegedly fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine. Captured in April 2022, he pleaded guilty to receiving compensation for his participation. His sister claims he is a pacifist and unlikely to have taken up arms. Hubbard lived in Ukraine since 2014 and was detained during the Russian invasion. His trial gained public attention in September 2022. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)