Russia and U.S. deny exchange to secure Stephen Hubbard’s release

By Erick León

Event or report date: October 23, 2026

Russia and the United States denied that Stephen Hubbard’s release was part of an exchange for a Russian blogger, according to a Reuters follow-up published on October 23. The development is the denial about the conditions of his departure, following the release announcement.

Source: The Moscow Times / Reuters.

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Original Spanish and Russian versions. Originally published October 25, 2026.

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