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Trump hails Russia’s release of US teacher amid Witkoff’s visit – live

First seen Oct 21, 2026, 6:49 AM ET · Updated Oct 21, 2026, 7:25 AM ET · 2 outlets

Topics: Russia & Ukraine

2 outlets (The Guardian US and Axios) are covering this story.

• The Guardian US reports: “US was not required to give anything in return for Stephen Hubbard’s release ‘out of respect for President Trump’, he claimsSign up for Breaking News US emailAs voters struggle with the rising cost…”
• Axios reports: “White House envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to allow the resumption of trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. in order to reach an end t…”

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• The Guardian US: Trump hails Russia’s release of US teacher amid Witkoff’s visit – live
• Axios: Witkoff asks Putin to resume direct peace talks, Russia releases U.S. detainee

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