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Putin hosts Trump envoy for new Ukraine peace talks, frees US citizen held in Russia

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Published 21 Oct 2026, 8:55 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired US school teacher who had been held in Russia on mercenary charges, has been released.

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Trump Announces Russian Diesel Agreement, Prompting Domestic and Allied Pushback

A deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to release Russian diesel onto global markets has sparked legal challenges in the US Congress and strong condemnation from Ukraine.

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