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Witkoff faces backlash after calling Putin a ‘humanitarian’

The Hill·October 21, 2026·1 min read
Witkoff faces backlash after calling Putin a ‘humanitarian’

Special envoy Steve Witkoff faces backlash from lawmakers after calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a 'humanitarian' for releasing an American held in Russia for years. President Trump had made a direct appeal to Putin for the release of Stephen Hubbard, a teacher accused of being a Ukrainian mercenary. Hubbard's release has sparked controversy.

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