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Israel Online · Oct 21, 2026

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Russia Releases American Prisoner Following Trump Administration Talks Russia has released American citizen Stephen Hubbard, who spent more than four years in Russian custody after being accused of fighting for Ukraine. The release came as President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg. Trump had personally requested Hubbard's release. The development follows reports that Washington and Moscow have been negotiating a broader agreement to free additional Americans held in Russia.

*Russia Releases American Prisoner Following Trump Administration Talks* Russia has released American citizen Stephen Hubbard, who spent more than four years in Russian custody after being accused of fighting for Ukraine. The release came as President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg. Trump had personally requested Hubbard's release. The development follows reports that Washington and Moscow have been negotiating a broader agreement to free additional Americans held in Russia.

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