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Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports

Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports
BBC News Wednesday 21 October 2026, 09:22 UTC 1 min read
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Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff.

Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff.
Russia (LOCATION) US (LOCATION) Stephen Hubbard (PERSON) Pulkovo Airport (LOCATION) Putin (PERSON) Steve Witkoff (PERSON)
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