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Trump faces fresh questions over ties to 'humanitarian' Putin
Trump's Ukraine pivot sparks new scrutiny of his close ties to Putin.
In brief
Trump's Ukraine pivot sparks new scrutiny of his close ties to Putin. US President Donald Trump faces questions about his relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin after claiming a deal secured American detainee Stephen Hubbard's release. Originally reported by France24.
Trump's Ukraine pivot
US President Donald Trump's shift away from Ukraine has triggered fresh questions about his attachment to Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Putin labeled 'humanitarian'
A top American envoy flattered Putin as a 'humanitarian' during a meeting in Saint Petersburg on October 21, 2026.
Trump's mega-deal claim
Trump claims a deal has secured American detainee Stephen Hubbard's release and will end Russia's war on Ukraine.
FRANCE 24 report
FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports from Kharkiv on Trump's dealings with Putin.
The takeaway
US President Donald Trump faces questions about his relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin after claiming a deal secured American detainee Stephen Hubbard's release.
