Former US Marine Robert Gilman released from Russian prison
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Robert Gilman
Russia / USA
August 11, 2026
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Robert Gilman, a former US Marine detained in Russia since 2022, has been released on humanitarian grounds. He is returning to the US for medical treatment. No prisoner exchange was involved in his release.
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