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Stephen James Hubbard, 72, is first US citizen to be tried as a mercenary in Russia during the war with Ukraine

A US citizen has pleaded guilty in a Moscow court to charges of fighting for Ukraine, marking the first known instance of an American being tried as a mercenary in Russia.

Russian state media reported that Stephen James Hubbard, 72, of Michigan, had admitted he had received money to fight for Ukraine against Russia.

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The Kremlin-friendly Izvestia newspaper, citing a prosecutor in court, said Hubbard was paid $1,000 (£750) after he signed a contract with a Ukrainian territorial defence unit in the eastern city of Izium in February 2022.

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 2 weeks ago

A 72-year-old who was paid $1000 to fight as a mercenary? Can you even travel to the Ukraine from Montana and find a place to stay for less than $1000?

Something doesn't add up at all.

[–] UsernameHere 21 points 2 weeks ago

A 72 year old soldier? Sus

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Seems legit