Russia frees retired American teacher as Trump envoy meets with Putin

What happened: Russia released American Stephen Hubbard, 74, on Wednesday, as a Trump envoy met with Putin. Why it matters: The release is described as the latest sign of warmer ties with the Kremlin while Washington pressures Kyiv to agree to a deal ending Moscow's war. Coverage: 13 outlets in 24h

Russia released American Stephen Hubbard, 74, on Wednesday, as a Trump envoy met with Putin.

The release is described as the latest sign of warmer ties with the Kremlin while Washington pressures Kyiv to agree to a deal ending Moscow's war.