PoliticsTrump praises Russia for freeing Stephen Hubbard but stops short of calling Putin a ‘humanitarian’

Name: Trump praises Russia for freeing Stephen Hubbard but stops short of calling Putin a ‘humanitarian’
Uploaded: 2026-10-21T22:34:04.000Z
Description: After Russia freed American Stephen Hubbard, who had spent four years in prison, Trump said the U.S. gave “nothing in exchange.” He declined to call Putin a “humanitarian,” saying he did not want to jeopardize Ukraine peace talks.

After Russia freed American Stephen Hubbard, who had spent four years in prison, Trump said the U.S. gave “nothing in exchange.” He declined to call Putin a “humanitarian,” saying he did not want to jeopardize Ukraine peace talks.

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The Associated Press 2026-10-21 22:34