Breaking News: The release of a man deemed by the U.S. as wrongfully detained comes as Vladimir Putin has scored wins with President Trump. nyti.ms/4zJCg7u

Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard From Prison, State Media Reports

The move buys good will with President Trump while costing the Russian leader, Vladimir V. Putin, little.

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That timing is pretty telling.

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