In the ongoing trial of Stephen Hubbard, aged 72, Russian prosecutors have requested a seven-year prison sentence for allegedly serving as a mercenary against Russia. They emphasized Hubbard's admission of guilt and his age, advocating for a sentence in a high-security penal colony. The case highlights the serious ramifications for foreign nationals involved in military operations amid the Ukraine conflict.
The prosecutors claimed that Stephen Hubbard had signed a contract with the Ukrainian military shortly after Russia initiated its military invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It was alleged that in return for his service, Hubbard was promised a payment of at least $1,000, elucidating the complexities surrounding foreign involvement in the ongoing war.
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