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On Wednesday, Russia released American citizen Stephen Hubbard, who had been imprisoned for over four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine. The release occurred during a visit by Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, who praised Putin as a humanitarian. Trump had previously requested Hubbard's release in a phone call with Putin, stating that the U.S. did not have to make concessions this time. Hubbard's legal team denied the Russian accusations, asserting he was not involved in military activities. The U.S. government classified Hubbard as wrongfully detained, and his family contested the charges. Following his release, Hubbard was taken to the airport to return to the U.S.