Russian prosecutors have requested a seven-year prison sentence for Stephen Hubbard, a 72-year-old U.S. citizen, for allegedly fighting as a mercenary against Russia in Ukraine.
Prosecutors emphasized Hubbard's age in their sentencing appeal, highlighting that he has admitted his guilt regarding signing a contract to serve in Ukraine with the Ukrainian military.
The court proceedings reveal that Hubbard is accused of entering into a contract with the Ukrainian military post-February 2022 Russian invasion, allegedly in exchange for a substantial payment.
If sentenced, Hubbard may face imprisonment in a maximum-security penal colony, indicating the serious nature of the charges against him under Russian law.
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