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AP News reports: Russia on Wednesday freed an American who had been jailed for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, in a deal completed during a visit by a top U.S. envoy and at a time when President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions meant to benefit Moscow. President Donald Trump hailed Russia’s release of American Stephen Hubbard after four years in prison, insisting the U.S. gave “nothing in exchange.” Trump stopped short of calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian,” saying he doesn’t want to jeopardize Ukraine peace talks. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St.
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AP News reports: Russia on Wednesday freed an American who had been jailed for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, in a deal completed during a visit by a top U.S. envoy and at a time when President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions meant to benefit Moscow. President Donald Trump hailed Russia’s release of American Stephen Hubbard after four years in prison, insisting the U.S. gave “nothing in exchange.” Trump stopped short of calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian,” saying he doesn’t want to jeopardize Ukraine peace talks. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St.
AP News reports: Russia on Wednesday freed an American who had been jailed for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, in a deal completed during a visit by a top U.S. envoy and at a time when President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions meant to benefit Moscow. President Donald Trump hailed Russia’s release of American Stephen Hubbard after four years in prison, insisting the U.S. gave “nothing in exchange.” Trump stopped short of calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian,” saying he doesn’t want to jeopardize Ukraine peace talks. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St.
