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Russia frees jailed American Stephen Hubbard during Witkoff talks

Outlet: DW English · Published 21/10/2026 09:42 UTC

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During talks between Vladimir Putin and Steve Witkoff, Putin announced that jailed American Stephen Hubbard had been released. The Kremlin also said Russia was "in principle" ready to resume trilateral talks next month.

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  1. Excerpt · detected on 21/10/2026 14:38 UTC

    Russian President During talks between Vladimir Putin met with US special envoy and Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg for talks about a Ukraine peace deal. During the talks, Witkoff, Putin announced that jailed American Stephen Hubbard had been released. The Kremlin also said Russia was "in principle" ready to resume trilateral talks next month.

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    Before: «Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg for talks about a Ukraine peace deal. During the talks, Putin announced that jailed American Stephen Hubbard had been released.» 2f32230aa799

    After: «During talks between Vladimir Putin and Steve Witkoff, Putin announced that jailed American Stephen Hubbard had been released. The Kremlin also said Russia was "in principle" ready to resume trilateral talks next month.» c8984c2d82b4

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

    Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg for talks about a Ukraine peace deal. During the talks, Putin announced that jailed American Stephen Hubbard had been freed. released.

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    Before: «Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg for talks about a Ukraine peace deal. During the talks, Putin announced that jailed American Stephen Hubbard had been freed.» 41ebfd87f876

    After: «Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg for talks about a Ukraine peace deal. During the talks, Putin announced that jailed American Stephen Hubbard had been released.» 2f32230aa799

  3. Excerpt · detected on 21/10/2026 12:38 UTC

    Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg for talks about a Ukraine peace deal. During the talks, Putin announced the release of that jailed American Stephen Hubbard, an American taken captive by Russian forces years ago in Ukraine. Hubbard had been freed.

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    Before: «Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American taken captive by Russian forces years ago in Ukraine.» 936422118d82

    After: «Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg for talks about a Ukraine peace deal. During the talks, Putin announced that jailed American Stephen Hubbard had been freed.» 41ebfd87f876

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https://www.dw.com/en/russia-frees-jailed-american-stephen-hubbard-during-witkoff-talks/a-79719452?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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21/10/2026 09:42 UTC
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21/10/2026 11:38 UTC
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