# US nears deal to free jailed Americans from Russia

> US officials report nearing a deal with Russia to free multiple Americans detained there.
- Title: US nears deal to free jailed Americans from Russia | Shortify
- Summary: US officials report nearing a deal with Russia to free multiple Americans detained there. US and Russia are close to a prisoner exchange deal that would free…
- Keywords: russia, prisoner exchange, stephen hubbard, donald trump, vladimir putin, white house, news, local, nears, deal, free, jailed
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/us-nearing-deal-russia-free-multiple-jailed-americans-sources/19960612
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:44:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us, russia, prisoner exchange, stephen hubbard, donald trump, vladimir putin, white house, news, local
## US and Russia near deal
US officials say talks with Moscow are in final stages to free multiple Americans detained there.
## Stephen Hubbard targeted
Stephen Hubbard, a 72-year-old retired teacher, is the only US citizen officially designated wrongfully detained by the State Department.
## Trump discusses deal
Trump said he spoke with Putin about Hubbard at length and called for his return to the US.
## Potential prisoner exchange
Russia may receive unspecified concessions in exchange for releasing US citizens held on dubious charges.
## Other detainees
At least eight Americans and two dual nationals are detained by Russia including Gordon Black and Michael Leake.
## White House response
The White House declined to comment on the potential prisoner exchange deal.
## Key takeaway

US and Russia are close to a prisoner exchange deal that would free Stephen Hubbard and other Americans held in Russia.