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Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years in prison, during a visit from U.S. envoy Witkoff

PBS NewsHour21 October 2026, 13:15 UTCRussia

The release comes at a time when President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions meant to benefit Moscow.

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