Global Politics Report Editorial
US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin
The 74-year-old former teacher, who was captured, has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.
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Source: BBC News
Politics desk: Foreign Policy
Published: Oct. 21, 2026 at 01:11 PM ET
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Original source: BBC News