Trump said the United States did not make a trade with Russia for Hubbard's release: "It was a direct request to Putin."
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Russian authorities have released Stephen Hubbard, a 75-year-old American citizen who had been imprisoned after being accused of participating in the war in Ukraine as a mercenary. US President Donald Trump announced the release, stating that no prisoner exchange took place with Moscow.
According to Trump's statements on Truth Social, the freedom of the American citizen was secured following a direct request made to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Trump release announcementFocuses on Trump's denial of a prisoner exchange and direct appeal.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Russia release confirmationHighlights Putin's confirmation and Hubbard's conviction as a mercenary.
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