Russia frees ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detention
Summary
Robert Gilman, a former US Marine held in Russia for about four years, has been freed and is returning to the United States. President Donald Trump announced Gilman’s release, saying it was on a humanitarian basis and no prisoner exchange took place.Key Facts
- Robert Gilman, 32, was arrested in Russia in January 2022 after an incident involving a police officer.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to release Gilman on humanitarian grounds.
- Gilman was held in a prison in Voronezh, about 550 km south of Moscow.
- US officials say Gilman is walking and talking but will undergo medical checks during his flight home.
- Gilman’s mother is accompanying him on the flight to the US.
- Upon arrival, Gilman will be treated at a rehabilitation center in San Antonio, Texas.
- US Senator Ed Markey described Gilman’s health as very poor due to pneumonia and other issues during detention.
- Gilman had been designated by the US government as wrongfully detained in Russia.
- Gilman served in the US Marines from 2019 to 2020 before his arrest.
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