Russia Frees Hubbard, Starlink Crisis, Macron in Riyadh

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Russia releases American prisoner Stephen Hubbard as Witkoff meets Putin with peace framework, Elon Musk's Starlink speed cap disables Ukrainian drones amid conflicting accountability claims, French President Macron makes surprise visit to Saudi Arabia for energy and security talks

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Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years in prison, during a visit by US envoy | AP News

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Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's request | NPR

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U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard released by Russia after 4 years in jail, and Trump says "no 'swap'" | CBS News

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US envoy Witkoff meets with Putin in effort to advance proposals to end war in Ukraine | CNN

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Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Disrupted Ukrainian Drone Operations – WSJ

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Musk ordered slowdown of Starlink service used by Ukraine's military, WSJ reports

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Trump denies limiting Ukraine access to Starlink network

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'Planned operation' — Zelensky confirms Ukraine's Starlink access not fully restored

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Macron begins Gulf tour focused on fuel supplies and strategic ties - RFI

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Macron lands in Riyadh on surprise 'solidarity' visit — Naharnet

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Macron opens Gulf tour after violent protests in France

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