Watch · October 22, 2026
Witkoff meets Putin and calls him a 'humanitarian' as Russia frees an American
From the LeftPBS NewsHour
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From the RightThe National Desk
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- From the LeftPBS NewsHour: American imprisoned by Russia released as Witkoff meets and praises Putin
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- CenterTangle: The U.S.–Ukraine policy shift. (main topic from 8:00)
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- From the RightThe National Desk: Trump envoy meets Putin as new push to end Ukraine war faces major obstacles
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