Putin orders release of jailed American as he meets Trump envoy for Ukraine talks
Topics: Russia & Ukraine
2 outlets (The Guardian US and NBC News) are covering this story.
- The Guardian US reports: “Russia frees Stephen Hubbard after US request while Steve Witkoff praises Putin, wanted by ICC as war criminal, as a ‘humanitarian’Vladimir Putin ordered the release of an American man from a Russi…”
- NBC News reports: “A Trump diplomat called Putin “a humanitarian,” another in a recent flurry of overtures to the Russian leader. But it’s unclear whether blandishments will entice him to strike a deal.”
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- The Guardian US: Putin orders release of jailed American as he meets Trump envoy for Ukraine talks
- NBC News: Trump hopes to flatter Putin into negotiating on Ukraine, experts say
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