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Who is Stephen Hubbard, the US citizen held by Russia?

Straits Times20 October 2026, 12:31 UTCRussia

Oct 20 - US special envoy Steve Witkoff is going to discuss the possible release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard from Russian detention with President Vladimir Putin this week, according to people familiar with the matter.

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