Russia frees American prisoner as Witkoff meets with Putin

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   Russia frees American prisoner as Witkoff meets with Putin ↗ (opens Crosscut)

   Published Oct 21, 2026

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   American imprisoned by Russia released as Witkoff meets and praises Putin

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