The United States is nearing a deal with Russia that would lead to the release of multiple Americans detained in the country, two U.S. officials and another source familiar with the matter have told ABC News. The negotiations, reportedly in their final stages, have been spearheaded by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

The talks have primarily focused on securing the freedom of Stephen Hubbard, a 72-year-old retired teacher officially designated as wrongfully detained by the State Department. Hubbard is the only American held in Russia with this designation. The potential agreement also includes several other U.S. citizens whom the administration believes are held on dubious charges.

While the outlines of the arrangement are becoming clearer, officials cautioned that no final agreement has been reached and that the deal could still fall through or its scope could change. The news emerges as Witkoff is scheduled to visit Moscow this week, following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Oslo, Norway.

President Trump has recently spoken about his efforts to secure the release of an American held by Russia, which he described as a "hostage" that the country has "been after for a long time." He suggested that a resolution could be forthcoming soon.

When asked about a potential prisoner exchange, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that dialogue on "all these issues is ongoing through intelligence service channels." Ryabkov acknowledged that Hubbard's name was "certainly familiar" but declined to provide further details.

The White House has declined to comment on the ongoing negotiations. The specific concessions Russia might receive in exchange for the American detainees remain unclear. However, President Trump has recently made several policy decisions seen as favorable to Moscow, including waiving newly imposed sanctions and increasing pressure on Ukraine regarding attacks on Russian energy sites.

This potential deal follows the release of another American, Evan Gilman, from Russia earlier this year. Gilman's release had raised hopes among families of other detained Americans that their relatives might also be freed.

Questions remain about the exact number of Americans involved in the potential exchange and the specific terms of any agreement. The U.S. State Department has a policy of not commenting on specific cases involving detained Americans abroad, but its designation of Hubbard as "wrongfully detained" signifies a belief that his detention is based on political grounds rather than legitimate legal reasons.