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American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms

Outlet: CBS News · Published 21/10/2026 09:58 UTC

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Steve Witkoff lauded Vladimir Putin as "a humanitarian" as Russia freed Stephen Hubbard, an American deemed wrongfully detained by the U.S., after more than 4 years in prison.

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  1. Excerpt · detected on 21/10/2026 13:07 UTC

    Steve Witkoff lauded Vladimir Putin as "a humanitarian" as Russia has released freed Stephen Hubbard, an American deemed wrongfully detained by the U.S. for U.S., after more than four years. 4 years in prison.

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    Before: «Russia has released Stephen Hubbard, an American deemed wrongfully detained by the U.S. for more than four years.» b92133277a44

    After: «Steve Witkoff lauded Vladimir Putin as "a humanitarian" as Russia freed Stephen Hubbard, an American deemed wrongfully detained by the U.S., after more than 4 years in prison.» 189b59e999e5

  2. Excerpt · detected on 21/10/2026 12:07 UTC

    Russia has released Stephen Hubbard, a an American deemed wrongfully detained by the U.S. citizen jailed in Russia since 2022, has been released, according to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. for more than four years.

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    Before: «Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. citizen jailed in Russia since 2022, has been released, according to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.» ee25bb17c05b

    After: «Russia has released Stephen Hubbard, an American deemed wrongfully detained by the U.S. for more than four years.» b92133277a44

  3. Headline · detected on 21/10/2026 11:37 UTC

    American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump says confirms

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    Before: «American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump says» 257e2785870d

    After: «American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms» 245fc478a843

  4. Headline · detected on 21/10/2026 11:07 UTC

    American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Steve Witkoff Trump says

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    Before: «American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Steve Witkoff says» 6476ff919e57

    After: «American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump says» 257e2785870d

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Source
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-stephen-hubbard-freed-american-ukraine-war-witkoff-putin/
Published
21/10/2026 09:58 UTC
Captured
21/10/2026 10:08 UTC
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53916bc6b8d6ec07 · 643 words
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