Ex-US Marine Robert Gilman freed from Russian prison after four years

Former US Marine Robert Gilman has been released from a Russian prison after more than four years of detention. The release followed discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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After my discussions with President Vladimir Putin, Russia has agreed to release him, very much on a Humanitarian Basis.

Trump announced the release on his Truth Social platform, stating that Russia agreed to free Gilman on "very much on a Humanitarian Basis." He emphasized that no prisoner exchange took place, noting Russia asked for no one in return. A photo accompanying the post showed Gilman aboard an airplane, appearing gaunt but holding an American flag.

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We appreciate this decision, and the fact that Russia asked for no one in return - No exchange took place.

Gilman was initially sentenced in 2022 to four and a half years for assaulting a Russian police officer. His sentence was later extended to 10 years due to alleged violence against prison staff. His sister, Lexie Hudson, had recently appealed for his urgent release, citing a serious deterioration in his health.

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and allowing him to receive the necessary medical treatment here in the United States.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Russia for its cooperation in Gilman's release and for facilitating his return to the United States for necessary medical treatment. Rubio also reiterated the administration's call for the "immediate return of all other unjustly detained Americans, including wrongful detainee Stephen Hubbard."

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positive step