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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