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Russia frees American teacher Stephen Hubbard in goodwill gesture

Original: Russia frees retired US schoolteacher Stephen Hubbard in goodwill gesture as Putin meets Witkoff

Russia has released Stephen Hubbard, a retired American schoolteacher who was being held in the country, framing the move as a goodwill gesture. The release came as President Vladimir Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff, amid ongoing efforts to improve relations between Washington and Moscow and to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.

Why now: The release coincides with high-level US-Russia talks, suggesting a possible thaw in relations

Stephen HubbardVladimir PutinSteve WitkoffRussiaUnited States

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