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US nearing deal with Russia to free multiple jailed Americans: Sources
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Key Points:
- The Trump administration is nearing a deal with Russia to secure the release of multiple Americans detained in the country, with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner leading final-stage negotiations.
- The talks focus on freeing Stephen Hubbard, a 72-year-old retired teacher designated as wrongfully detained by the U.S. State Department, along with several others held on what the U.S. considers dubious charges.
- While the arrangement's terms are taking shape, officials emphasize that nothing is finalized and the deal may still change or fall through.
- Witkoff is expected to travel to Moscow soon following his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, amid ongoing dialogue through intelligence channels between the two nations.
- The potential prisoner exchange coincides with recent U.S. policy moves seen as favorable to Russia, including waiving sanctions and pressuring Ukraine to cease attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
