WASHINGTON — Donald Trump publicly praised Russia for releasing American teacher Stephen Hubbard, asserting that Moscow freed the educator without demanding any concessions in return.
The diplomatic development coincided with a visit by Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, to St. Petersburg for meetings with Russian leadership. Witkoff's diplomatic push follows a previous stop in Norway, where he consulted with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to advocate for progress on ongoing peace negotiations.
According to Trump, Hubbard's release was granted out of respect for his presidency, requiring no reciprocal actions from the United States. Further updates on Witkoff's diplomatic mission and related regional developments continue to unfold across international live coverage.
