Event Brief
Oct 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
U.S. nears deal with Russia to free jailed Americans
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Sources say the United States is nearing a deal with Russia to free multiple jailed Americans, with talks centered on Stephen Hubbard. A separate report says President Donald Trump asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to release Hubbard, a Michigan teacher seized from his home in Ukraine months after Russia invaded.
WHO: U.S. and Russian negotiators, according to sources; President Donald Trump
WHAT: The United States is nearing a deal with Russia to free multiple jailed Americans, with talks centered on Stephen Hubbard.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: The talks are centered on freeing Stephen Hubbard; no further reason for the proposed deal was reported.
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