Senate Democrats urge Secretary Rubio to intensify efforts for Americans detained in Russia

The Hill · first seen 12.08.2026

Following the release of U.S. citizen Robert Gilman, Senate Democrats are pressing the Trump administration to do more to secure the release of other Americans held in Russia.

Senate Democrats sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Call comes after Russia released U.S. citizen Robert Gilman after four and a half years

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The Hill — Senate Democrats press Rubio on release of US citizens detained by Russia

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