Russia has released Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old former teacher and US citizen held on allegations of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine, with Trump saying no "swap" was required, as a Trump envoy met Vladimir Putin. BBC
BBC NewsUS citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets PutinThe 74-year-old former teacher has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.
Does a release like this, with no exchange, change how you read the wider US–Russia talks?
