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Russia frees jailed American Stephen Hubbard during Witkoff talks

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What we know

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American taken captive by Russian forces years ago in Ukraine.

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  3. Picked up by New York Times Homepage

    Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard

  12. New development reported by GDELT Global News DOC API

    Russia frees American teacher Stephen Hubbard – NBC Los Angeles

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