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Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's request

Outlet: NPR · Charles Maynes · Published 21/10/2026 10:20 UTC

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The announcement of Hubbard's release came as talks got underway between Putin and White House envoy Steve Witkoff in Saint Petersburg focused on the latest U.S. efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

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    Russian President Vladimir The announcement of Hubbard's release came as talks got underway between Putin says he has freed an American, Stephen Hubbard, from a Russian prison following a request from President Trump. and White House envoy Steve Witkoff in Saint Petersburg focused on the latest U.S. efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

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https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-6009380/russia-releases-imprisoned-us-citizen
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21/10/2026 10:20 UTC
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21/10/2026 10:38 UTC
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