Former US Marine released from Russia after four years

A former U.S. Marine, Robert Gilman, has been released from Russian custody after serving four years. Gilman, 32, is reportedly in serious condition and is on his way to a military hospital in Texas for examination and treatment, according to Global Reach, a group that has advocated for his release.

Gilman was arrested in 2022 and initially received a three-and-a-half-year sentence for assaulting police officers. His sentence was later significantly increased following accusations of attacking prison guards.

He is one of eight Americans currently held in Russian detention. This release occurs against the backdrop of several high-profile prisoner exchanges between the United States and Russia in recent years.

Gilman's case highlights the ongoing complexities of detentions and prisoner exchanges between the two nations. His reported illness adds a layer of urgency to his return and subsequent medical care.

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He is on Tuesday on his way to a military hospital in Texas where he will be examined and treated.