Coverage dated October 21, 2026

Trump: Implementing Russia sanctions would have halted Stephen Hubbard release talks

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President Trump defended his waiver of Russian sanctions, saying it would have halted negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the release of Stephen Hubbard, a retired schoolteacher who was arrested by Russian authorities when it invaded Ukraine.

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    Trump: Implementing Russia sanctions would have halted Stephen Hubbard release talks (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump defended his waiver of Russian sanctions, saying it would have halted negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the release of Stephen Hubbard, a retired schoolteacher who was arrested by Russian authorities when it invaded Ukraine.

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