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US-Russia prisoner release deal 2026
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FIRST ENTRY OCT 20
OCT 20 · Day 1
US nearing deal with Russia to free multiple jailed Americans
Stephen Hubbard is the only American held in Russia officially designated as wrongfully detained by the State Department.
Stephen Hubbard is a 72-year-old retired teacher held in Russia.
Trump has increased pressure on Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian energy sites.