Stephen Hubbard
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Trump Pauses New Russia Sanctions, Says Critics of Additional Measures Are ‘Stupid People’
President Donald Trump paused sanctions on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, citing US national interests and efforts to secure the release of American Stephen Hubbard. Hubbard was released on October 21 during special envoy Steve Witkoff’s visit to Saint Petersburg. The move drew sharp criticism from US lawmakers from both parties.