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Trump and Witkoff engage in diplomatic efforts with Russia to secure the release of Hubbard, who was detained by Russian authorities.
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What happened
Trump and Witkoff engage in diplomatic efforts with Russia to secure the release of Hubbard, who was detained by Russian authorities.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump hosted Hubbard following his release from Russian custody and appealed to Putin for his freedom.1 source
Witkoff met Putin while Hubbard was detained and then released by Russian authorities.1 source
- Putin freed American teacher Caitlin Doornbos following a plea from Donald Trump, amid diplomatic praise and criticism.Sub-event
Trump requested Putin free Hubbard; Biden designated detention wrongful.1 source
Trump and Witkoff push Russia for the release of Hubbard, who was locked up by Russian authorities.1 source
Trump formally requested the Russian President release Hubbard.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Steve Witkoff
American businessman and diplomat (born 1957)
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Hubbard
city in Hill County, Texas, United States
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- abc11.com
- bbc.co.uk
- iheart.com
- interfax.com.ua
- clickondetroit.com
- en.apa.az
- winnipegfreepress.com
- thedailybeast.com
- whmi.com
- ianslive.in