Russia has released former United States marine Robert Gilman following his imprisonment since 2022. Gilman had been detained in connection with an assault on a police officer while in the country.
According to US President Donald Trump, he engaged in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding Gilman’s situation. Trump indicated that Putin consented to the prisoner’s release, citing concerns about Gilman’s deteriorating physical condition as a factor in the decision.
The release marks the conclusion of Gilman’s detention in Russia, which had lasted several years. The circumstances surrounding the diplomatic negotiations and Putin’s decision to grant clemency underscore ongoing diplomatic engagement between Washington and Moscow on matters involving detained citizens.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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