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Trump Envoy Touts 'Foundation' To End War as Russia Releases Stephen Hubbard

Trump Envoy Touts 'Foundation' To End War as Russia Releases Stephen Hubbard

Summary

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said there is a basis for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war after talks with both President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Russia has agreed to release American Stephen Hubbard, who was imprisoned for fighting for Ukraine.

Key Facts

  • Steve Witkoff, U.S. Special Envoy, spoke with Russian President Putin in St. Petersburg about a ceasefire.
  • Witkoff described discussions with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Norway as "constructive."
  • Putin will review the ceasefire proposals brought by Witkoff.
  • Putin asked Witkoff to thank President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for their efforts related to Ukraine.
  • Russia released Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old American who was imprisoned for fighting for Ukraine.
  • Hubbard was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison in 2024.
  • Hubbard was taken to St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport after his release.
  • The situation is ongoing, and more information may come later.
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