
Russian President Vladimir Putin has communicated to American envoy Steve Witkoff the release of US citizen Stephen Hubbard, detained in Russia and now leaving for the United States.
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Stephen Hubbard's release comes after a request made by US President Donald Trump.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told US envoy Steve Witkoff that US citizen Stephen Hubbard, who was detained in Russia, has been released. This was reported by Russian agencies.
Hubbard is being repatriated at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Putin added. Yesterday his release was requested by US President Donald Trump.
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