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US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin
Outlet: BBC News · Published 21/10/2026 09:22 UTC
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The 74-year-old former teacher, who was captured, has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.
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Excerpt · detected on 21/10/2026 13:37 UTC
The 74-year-old former teacher teacher, who was captured, has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.
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The 74-year-old former teacher has been released without any "swap" required, according to the president. Trump says.
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Headline · detected on 21/10/2026 12:07 UTC
US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia and 'on his way home', as Trump says envoy meets Putin
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Excerpt · detected on 21/10/2026 11:07 UTC
Stephen Hubbard The former teacher has been taken released without any "swap" required, according to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff. the president.
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Headline · detected on 21/10/2026 11:07 UTC
Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports Hubbard freed by Russia and 'on his way home', Trump says
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- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6m24l9v3745o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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- 21/10/2026 09:22 UTC
- Captured
- 21/10/2026 09:38 UTC
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