Ryabkov: US-Russia Intelligence Channels Active on Detainee Cases

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov confirmed that Russian and US intelligence agencies are in contact regarding detained citizens, specifically referencing the case of American Steven Hubbard. This indicates ongoing back-channel negotiations despite public tensions, but no concrete outcome or release timeline is disclosed. The statement signals a potential avenue for de-escalation in the detainee dispute.

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