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POLITICSOct 21Trump: Implementing Russia sanctions would have halted Stephen Hubbard release talksPresident Trump defended his waiver of Russian sanctions, saying it would have halted negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the release of Stephen Hubbard, a retired schoolteacher who was arrested by Russian authorities when it invaded Ukraine. “Numerous people, who requested that sanctions be immediately imposed on Russia, have called to apologize to President…The Hill
CONFLICTOct 21Who is Stephen Hubbard, imprisoned American released by Russia?Russia on Wednesday released American teacher Stephen Hubbard, who was serving a seven-year prison sentence after prosecutors accused him of working with Ukraine as a mercenary following the Russian invasion that launched the war between both countries. President Trump announced the development on Truth Social after U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Hubbard was released…The Hill
CONFLICTOct 21Zelensky Says U . S . Resumes Sharing Intel On Russian StrikesPresident Zelensky stated that the United States has resumed sharing intelligence regarding Russian strikes, which could impact the ongoing conflict.970kfbx.iheart.com · United States
CONFLICTOct 21Zelensky Says U . S . Resumes Sharing Intel On Russian StrikesPresident Zelensky stated that the United States has resumed sharing intelligence regarding Russian strikes, which could impact the ongoing conflict.wilm.iheart.com · United States
POLITICSOct 21Russia releases imprisoned American man during visit by US envoyRussia released an imprisoned American man during a visit by a US envoy, signaling a potential diplomatic engagement between the two nations.mynbc5.com · United States
POLITICSOct 21Witkoff says he hopes Ukraine included in U.S., Russia talksU.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia, voiced hope for new trilateral talks involving Ukraine, and Moscow indicated the talks could resume in November.CBS News
CONFLICTOct 21Britain issued horror NATO warning as Russia steps up WW3 threatsexpress.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSOct 21Russia releases imprisoned American Stephen HubbardPresident Trump on Wednesday said Russia released imprisoned American teacher Stephen Hubbard, who the Kremlin accused of working as a mercenary in Ukraine before sentencing him to prison in 2024. “Stephen is on his way back home and will soon be with his family,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “The United States, out of respect…The Hill
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
CONFLICTOct 21Ukrainian forces strike Russian command posts and logistics depots in Luhansk, Donetsk Regions, and CrimeaUkrinform [en]
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
CONFLICTOct 21Russia strikes critical infrastructure facility in DniproUkrinform [en]
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
CONFLICTOct 21Ukraine talks: US envoy meets Vladimir Putin in RussiaUS envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday about Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as US President Donald Trump pushes Kyiv to make a deal that stops the fighting. The day before, the American official had met with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo, Norway. Details by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Philip Turle.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSOct 21Azerbaijan begins offshore construction on project to boost gas supplies to Europe via route bypassing RussiaAzerbaijan has begun offshore construction on a $2.9 billion project to develop the Shah Deniz gas field, aimed at extending the field’s productive life and enabling additional gas supplies to Europe via a route that bypasses Russia.Ukrinform [en]
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
SCI & TECHOct 21The world’s first spinal cord transplant has been performed in RussiaA surgeon has told New Scientist they have performed a transplant on someone with a complete spinal cord injury using a piece of spinal cord from a brain-dead donor, but researchers have raised concernsNew Scientist
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
BUSINESSOct 21Russia says its first diesel shipment to the U.S. will depart October 22Russia’s first diesel fuel shipment to the United States is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.Meduza [en]
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