# Trump says Putin’s decision to release Hubbard is greatly appreciated

https://mins.news/en/item/110753

- TASS, 2026-10-22 08:21 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2206037

> Trump said he asked Putin during their latest phone call to release Stephen Hubbard, and Putin agreed. Trump called the move “an amazing thing” and said the United States greatly appreciated it. Hubbard was convicted in Russia for fighting alongside Ukrainian forces; the Kremlin said his release was a goodwill gesture.

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