Russia, U.S. deny prisoner swap linked to release of American Hubbard

Both Moscow and Washington deny that the release of American detainee Hubbard was tied to a Russian war blogger briefly held in Montenegro. The denial suggests possible covert negotiations or a unilateral gesture, but the exact terms remain unclear. This matters as it signals potential back-channel diplomacy amid broader tensions.

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