Russia Releases Former US Marine Robert Gilman

BBC · The Independent · first seen 11.08.2026

Russia has released former US Marine Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022 and was reportedly in poor health. The release was described as a 'goodwill gesture' citing Vladimir Putin's friendship with Donald Trump, without requiring a prisoner swap.

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BBC — Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
The Independent — Russia frees imprisoned US Marine as ‘goodwill gesture’ citing Putin’s friendship with Trump

Russia Releases Former US Marine Robert Gilman

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