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Russia frees jailed American Stephen Hubbard during Witkoff talks

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What we know

During talks between Vladimir Putin and Steve Witkoff, Putin announced that jailed American Stephen Hubbard had been released. The Kremlin also said Russia was "in principle" ready to resume trilateral talks next month.

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  4. Picked up by New York Times Homepage

    Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard

  13. New development reported by GDELT Global News DOC API

    Russia frees American teacher Stephen Hubbard – NBC Los Angeles

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