Trump: Russia freed Habbard without swap as a sign of respect
American Steven Habbard, who had been detained in Russia since 2022, has been released following a direct request from U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, without the need for a prisoner exchange. Putin announced the release during his meeting with the American envoy in Saint Petersburg, where Habbard was serving nearly seven years in prison after being convicted of mercenary activities in Ukraine, despite denying the charges. Trump affirmed that this unprecedented release by Russia was achieved without any compensation and criticized the Biden administration for the lack of progress in negotiations to secure his release.
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