A Telegram channel, VCHK-OGPU, reported an awkward moment where Kirill Dmitriev shook hands with and thanked US citizen Steven Hubbard, who fought for the Ukrainian Armed Forces (VSU) and was captured by Russia. Hubbard was reportedly released at the personal request of Trump.

The report highlights the capture of Hubbard, a US citizen fighting for Ukraine, and his subsequent release due to a request from Trump. The incident is framed as an 'awkward moment' by the Telegram channel.