Russian court sentences 72-year-old American to nearly seven years in prison

Stephen Hubbard was accused of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine (Moscow City Court Press Service via AP)

A Russian court has sentenced a 72-year-old American to nearly seven years in prison for allegedly fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, following a closed trial.

Prosecutors said Stephen Hubbard signed a contract with the Ukrainian military after Russia sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022, and he fought alongside them until being captured two months later.