Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard

Putin Ready for Peace Talks, Russia Frees U.S. Detainee

Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated readiness to resume peace talks with Ukraine and the U.S. following the release of American Stephen Hubbard.

American Stephen Hubbard, detained in Russia since 2022, has been released without a prisoner swap. The release occurred as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Vladimir Putin, who expressed readiness to resume peace talks.

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