Enviado de EE. UU. logra liberación de estadounidense tras reunirse con Putin

Enviado de EE. UU. logra liberación de estadounidense tras reunirse con Putin

El enviado de EE.  UU. Steve Witkoff logró la liberación del ciudadano estadounidense Stephen Hubbard en San Petersburgo el 21 de octubre, tras reunirse con el presidente ruso Vladimir Putin. Hubbard, de 74 años, fue trasladado a Estados Unidos.

El presidente Donald J. Trump había declarado el 20 de octubre que había pedido a Putin que liberara al maestro detenido. Putin confirmó que, tras la solicitud estadounidense, Hubbard fue puesto en libertad, poniendo fin a una detención de cuatro años iniciada tras su arresto en Rusia.

Actores

President Trump President Vladimir Putin Stephen James Hubbard State Department

Ubicaciones

Oval Office Michigan Ukraine Moscow United States

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Resumen

Two claims were partially confirmed: that Russian President Vladimir Putin identified Stephen Hubbard as a 74-year-old American on October 21, 2026, and that a 74-year-old American detainee in Russia was released and flown to the United States after President Trump’s envoy met Putin in St. Petersburg on the same date. One claim, that President Trump told reporters on October 20, 2026, he asked Putin to free Stephen James Hubbard, had insufficient evidence.

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21 de octubre de 2026
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Witkoff faces backlash for calling Putin a "humanitarian": "Embarrassing and outrageous"
Witkoff faces backlash for calling Putin a "humanitarian": "Embarrassing and outrageous"

CBS News • 21 de oct 21:13

Special envoy Steve Witkoff called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” after the release of an American detainee, prompting sharp rebuke from Republican lawmakers.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 12% Centro
US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin
US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin

BBC • 21 de oct 12:00

A 74-year-old American detained in Russia was freed and flown to the United States after President Donald Trump’s envoy met President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 10% Centro
U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard released by Russia after 4 years in jail, and Trump says "no 'swap'"
U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard released by Russia after 4 years in jail, and Trump says "no 'swap'"

CBS News • 21 de oct 11:05

American Stephen Hubbard, declared wrongfully detained, was freed in St. Petersburg following a meeting between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Vladimir Putin, with President Donald J. Trump saying the release required no prisoner swap.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 10% Centro
Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard : NPR
Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard : NPR

NPR • 21 de oct 10:20

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old U.S. citizen detained in Ukraine, was freed after a request from President Trump, coinciding with diplomatic talks on the Ukraine conflict.

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Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard, 74, as Trump envoy meets with Putin
Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard, 74, as Trump envoy meets with Putin

NBC News • 21 de oct 09:25

American envoy Steve Witkoff negotiated the release of 74-year-old Stephen Hubbard while meeting President Vladimir Putin, as the Trump administration pushes for a settlement to end the war in Ukraine.

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Russia frees 74-year-old American after visit from Trump envoy
Russia frees 74-year-old American after visit from Trump envoy

CNN • 21 de oct 09:08

Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old former teacher, was freed in St. Petersburg following a meeting between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Vladimir Putin, after President Donald Trump raised his case with the Russian leader.

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20 de octubre de 2026
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Trump Says He Asked Putin to Release an American Jailed in Russia
Trump Says He Asked Putin to Release an American Jailed in Russia

The New York Times • 20 de oct 20:47

President Trump told reporters he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to free Stephen James Hubbard, a U.S. teacher detained in Russia, and urged his release.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 32% Centro