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Russia Frees American Stephen Hubbard After Trump Appeals to Putin

Stephen Hubbard's release after four years in detention follows a personal appeal from President Trump and reports of talks to free multiple Americans held in Russia.

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Sources say talks near deal to free multiple Americans

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Trump says he asked Putin to release Hubbard

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Witkoff meets Putin before announcement of Hubbard's release

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Witkoff confirms Russia has released Stephen Hubbard

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Hubbard expected to return to United States with Witkoff

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  1. Trump Says He Asked Putin to Release an American Jailed in Russia
    NYT Politics
  2. Trump teases release of Stephen Hubbard, American man jailed in Russia
    The Hill
  3. U.S. is reportedly nearing a deal with Russia to free multiple jailed Americans
    ABC News
  4. US nearing deal with Russia to free multiple jailed Americans: Sources
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