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Trump, Putin negotiate release of US Air Force veteran from Russian prison

Stephen Hubbard, a retired teacher and U.S. Air Force veteran, was released from Russian custody on Wednesday after spending over four years in prison.

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Defense News· Oct 22, 5:17 PMTrump, Putin negotiate release of US Air Force veteran from Russian prisonAlso ran in Military Times

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