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POLITICSOct 21Russia frees detained American Stephen Hubbard during US envoy's visitAround two dozen Americans are still being held in Russian prisons for various reasons, according to the Foley Foundation, a hostage advocacy group.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 21Russia frees American Stephen HubbardRussia has freed Stephen Hubbard, an American who the U.S. Department of State says was wrongfully detained after he was accused of being a mercenary for Ukraine. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis and White House producer Kristin Brown have more details.CBS News
POLITICSOct 21Trump promises more than $5,000 checks and Russia frees U.S. citizen: Morning RundownTrump is making big promises on the campaign trail — but with strings attached.NBC News
POLITICSOct 21US envoy Steve Witkoff thanks Vladimir Putin for diesel deal at Ukraine talks in RussiaUS envoy Steve Witkoff is in Saint Petersburg, holding talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin. The face to face meeting comes after he met with Ukraine's president and other European leaders in Oslo. Witkoff is due to return to the Norwegian capital after his visit to Russia. Washington seeks to breathe new life into US-led efforts to end the war. Details and analysis by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor, Kethevane Gorjestani.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 21Witkoff asks Putin to resume direct peace talks, Russia releases U.S. detaineeRussian President Vladimir Putin told White House envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday that he "agrees in principle" resuming trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. to end the war, the Kremlin said.Why it matters: The White House hopes Putin will show more willingness to compromise after President Trump agreed to lift sanctions on Russian diesel sales and took other steps welcomed by Moscow. For now, it seems the only concession Putin agreed to is to negotiate.Driving the news: During a three-hour meeting in St. Petersburg, Witkoff presented Putin with an updated proposal to eAxios
POLITICSOct 21Russia releases American Stephen Hubbard during visit by Trump's envoyUn docente estadounidense jubilado, encarcelado por Rusia, fue liberado tras gestiones diplomáticas durante una visita clave a San Petersburgo. El enviado de EE.UU. agradeció al líder ruso, mientras las relaciones entre Washington y Moscú se mantienen tensas por el conflicto en Ucrania.Clarín
POLITICSOct 21Russia releases US citizen as Trump’s envoy visitsSteve Witkoff meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in fresh drive to end war in UkraineFinancial Times
POLITICSOct 21Russia releases imprisoned American man , US envoy Witkoff says on visit to St . PetersburgRussia has released an imprisoned American man, as confirmed by a US envoy during a visit to St. Petersburg. This marks a positive development in diplomatic relations between the two countries.wpbf.com · United States
POLITICSOct 21Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's requestThe announcement of Hubbard's release came as talks got underway between Putin and White House envoy Steve Witkoff in Saint Petersburg focused on the latest U.S. efforts to end the war in Ukraine.NPR News
POLITICSOct 21Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard From Prison, State Media ReportsThe move buys good will with President Trump while costing the President Vladimir V. Putin — who is wanted for war crimes — little.NYT US
POLITICSOct 21American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Steve Witkoff saysSteve Witkoff lauded Vladimir Putin as "a humanitarian" as Russia freed Stephen Hubbard, an American deemed wrongfully detained by the U.S., after more than four years in prison.CBS News
POLITICSOct 21US Citizen Accused By Moscow Of Fighting For Ukraine Released From Russian PrisonStephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired teacher from Michigan held by Russia since 2022 on accusations of joining Ukraine's armed forces, has been freed in what is being framed as a goodwill gesture by the Kremlin.RFE/RL
POLITICSOct 21Russia energy sanctions will stay despite US diesel deal, von der Leyen saysThe Commission president warned that “Russia is not a trusted supplier of energy."Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 21Russia says it freed American Stephen Hubbard, 74, as Trump envoy meets with PutinRussia has released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard, 74, the latest sign of warmer ties between the two countries as Washington pressures Kyiv to agree to a deal to end Moscow’s war.NBC News
POLITICSOct 21Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reportsThe 74-year-old former teacher, who was captured, has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.BBC World
POLITICSOct 21Russia Native Toy contest pushes patriotic play | 100 . 7 MIX - FM | Today Hit MusicRussia is promoting patriotic themes through a "Native Toy" contest. This reflects efforts to instill nationalistic values through cultural activities.mymixfm.com · United States
POLITICSOct 21How Russia Sees the World NowDmitry Adamsky, an expert on Russian security and Russian nuclear deterrence strategy at Harvard and Reichman Universities, examines a large-scale shift in Russia’s strategic thinking over the past year, centered around the view that Europe, rather than the United States, is now Russia’s primary geopolitical rival and adversary, and looking at the consequences of this shift for US efforts to end the war in Ukraine.Foreign Affairs
POLITICSOct 21US Envoy Witkoff Arrives In Russia After Zelenskyy Talks On Ukraine PeaceRussian President Vladimir Putin told US envoy Steve Witkoff that Moscow was willing to resume stalled, US-mediated peace talks with Ukraine, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov said after the two met at Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg.RFE/RL
POLITICSOct 21Witkoff in Russia for Putin meeting after ‘positive’ talks with ZelenskyySecretary of State Marco Rubio described Witkoff's talks with Zelenskyy as 'positive', as efforts to end war intensify.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 21US envoy in Russia for Putin talks after 'positive' Zelenskyy meetingTrump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is also expected to join Wednesday's meeting between Witkoff and Putin virtually, a US official told news agency AFP.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 21Russian Despatch: Kremlin Clings to Balkan Buddies Dodik and VucicRussia remains ready to aid its Balkan allies in their electoral endeavours and sabotage EU and NATO membership prospects, as Vladimir Putin’s recent efforts to boost Milorad Dodik and Aleksandar Vucic’s campaigns showed.Balkan Insight
POLITICSOct 21Trump waives new Russia - linked sanctions amid Ukraine tensionsThe US President has waived new Russia-linked sanctions amidst ongoing tensions regarding Ukraine. This decision affects international diplomatic and economic relations during a period of geopolitical instability.tradearabia.com · United Arab Emirates
POLITICSOct 21Trump says it time to bring home American detained in RussiaA former US President has stated that it is time to repatriate Americans detained in Russia. This highlights ongoing diplomatic challenges and concerns for citizens abroad.wkbw.com · United States
POLITICSOct 21Trump says it time to bring home American detained in RussiaA political figure has stated that it is time to bring home an American citizen detained in Russia. This highlights an ongoing international issue involving a US citizen abroad.kxlf.com · United States
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