Trump Says He Asked Putin to Release an American Jailed in Russia
Topics: Russia & Ukraine
2 outlets (NYT and The Hill) are covering this story.
- NYT reports: “A photo provided by the Moscow City Court showing Stephen James Hubbard in court in 2024.”
- The Hill reports: “President Trump on Tuesday said he’s asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to release jailed American Stephen Hubbard, teasing that a resolution could happen within a few days. “Remember that que…”
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- NYT: Trump Says He Asked Putin to Release an American Jailed in Russia
- The Hill: Trump teases release of Stephen Hubbard, American man jailed in Russia
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