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2026-10-21 12:02
Trump hints at potential release of American Stephen Hubbard, who is jailed in Russia
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What each side is saying
- CBS NewsLean left
Russia has freed Stephen Hubbard, an American who the U.S. Department of State says was wrongfully detained after he was accused of being a mercenary for Ukraine. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis and White House producer Kristin Brown have more details.
Read at cbsnews.com → - NewsweekCenter
Steve Witkoff has said there is "a foundation in place to move toward a ceasefire" while speaking to Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.
Read at newsweek.com → - New York PostLean right
Trump said he personally requested the 74-year-old prisoner's release during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week.
Read at nypost.com → - Washington ExaminerLean right
Russia released Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. citizen allegedly fighting on behalf of Ukraine captured in the opening phase of its invasion of Ukraine, President Donald Trump announced.
Read at washingtonexaminer.com →
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CBS NewsLean left
Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard
Read at cbsnews.com →New York PostLean right
Trump celebrates Stephen Hubbard’s release from Russia with savage dig at Biden
Read at nypost.com →Washington ExaminerLean right
Russia releases American prisoner Stephen Hubbard
Read at washingtonexaminer.com →TimeLean left
Russia Releases Imprisoned American Man, Says Trump Envoy in Meeting With Putin
Read at time.com →Fox NewsRight
Imprisoned American teacher Stephen Hubbard released by Russia and more top headlines
Read at foxnews.com →NewsweekCenter
Trump Envoy Touts 'Foundation' To End War as Russia Releases Stephen Hubbard
Read at newsweek.com →NBC NewsLean left
Witkoff thanks Putin after release of Stephen Hubbard
Read at nbcnews.com →Straight Arrow NewsCenter
Russia frees American teacher Stephen Hubbard during Witkoff visit
Read at san.com →NPRLean left
Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's request
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Who is Stephen Hubbard, the US citizen released by Russia? - Reuters
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Putin hosts Trump envoy for new Ukraine peace talks, frees US citizen held in Russia - Reuters
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BREAKING: Russia released detained US citizen #shorts
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Russia releases imprisoned American man, US envoy Witkoff says on visit to St. Petersburg - AP News
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BREAKING: Russia releases detained American, Steve Wifkoff reveals
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Russia releases American teacher imprisoned on Ukraine mercenary charges after Trump pressed Putin
Read at foxnews.com →The New York TimesLean left
Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard From Prison, State Media Reports
Read at nytimes.com →CBS NewsLean left
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Witkoff says
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Putin says Russia has freed US citizen Stephen Hubbard - Reuters
Read at reuters.com →New York PostLean right
Russia frees imprisoned US citizen Stephen Hubbard after plea from Trump
Read at nypost.com →NBC NewsLean left
Russia says it freed American Stephen Hubbard, 74, as Trump envoy meets with Putin
Read at nbcnews.com →NewsNationCenter
Russia frees imprisoned American man, US envoy Witkoff says on visit to St. Petersburg
Read at newsnationnow.com →BBC NewsCenter
Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports
Read at bbc.co.uk →The New York TimesLean left
Trump Says He Asked Putin to Release an American Jailed in Russia
Read at nytimes.com →The Washington TimesLean right
Trump hints at possible breakthrough for American held in Russia since his capture in Ukraine
Read at washingtontimes.com →The HillCenter
Trump teases release of Stephen Hubbard, American man jailed in Russia
Read at thehill.com →ReutersCenter
Trump says he asked Putin to release American Stephen Hubbard - Reuters
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US nearing deal with Russia to free multiple jailed Americans: Sources
Read at abcnews.go.com →Just the NewsRight
Trump hints at potential release of American Stephen Hubbard, who is jailed in Russia
Read at justthenews.com →Just the NewsRight
Trump hints at potential release of American Stephen Hubbard, who is jailed in Russia
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