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Witkoff lauds 'humanitarian' Putin as Russia releases detained American

Outlet: ABC News · Published 21/10/2026 08:32 UTC

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President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff landed in the Russian city of St. Petersburg on Wednesday morning, a Kremlin aide confirmed.

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  1. Headline · detected on 21/10/2026 16:38 UTC

    Sister of Stephen Hubbard, released by Russia, thanks Trump Witkoff lauds 'humanitarian' Putin as 'hand of God' Russia releases detained American

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    Before: «Sister of Stephen Hubbard, released by Russia, thanks Trump as 'hand of God'» b2ee2ff4624b

    After: «Witkoff lauds 'humanitarian' Putin as Russia releases detained American» e3e918670ee8

  2. Headline · detected on 21/10/2026 13:37 UTC

    Detained American Sister of Stephen Hubbard Hubbard, released by Russia Russia, thanks Trump as Witkoff meets Putin 'hand of God'

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    Before: «Detained American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia as Witkoff meets Putin» b2764cf1298c

    After: «Sister of Stephen Hubbard, released by Russia, thanks Trump as 'hand of God'» b2ee2ff4624b

  3. Headline · detected on 21/10/2026 10:07 UTC

    Detained American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia as Witkoff arrives in St. Petersburg for meets Putin talks, Kremlin aide says

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    Before: «Witkoff arrives in St. Petersburg for Putin talks, Kremlin aide says» dbb8ad91086b

    After: «Detained American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia as Witkoff meets Putin» b2764cf1298c

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https://abcnews.com/International/witkoff-arrives-st-petersburg-putin-talks-kremlin-aide/story?id=137438106
Published
21/10/2026 08:32 UTC
Captured
21/10/2026 08:38 UTC
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b0efa3a8709c3ab9 · 435 words
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