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Russia releases detained U.S. citizen Gilman

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Russia has released detained former U.S. soldier Robert Gilman on humanitarian grounds.
  • Gilman, 32, was arrested in Russia in 2022 and reportedly kicked a police officer while intoxicated.
  • He is now en route to Washington D.C. on a U.S. State Department aircraft, with no Russian prisoner exchange involved.

Russia has released Robert Gilman, a former U.S. soldier detained in the country, following a presidential pardon signed by Vladimir Putin. The pardon was granted on humanitarian grounds for the 32-year-old, who had been in custody since his arrest in 2022.

Gilman was reportedly detained after allegedly kicking a police officer while intoxicated. U.S. government officials confirmed his release on Tuesday, stating that Gilman is currently on a U.S. State Department aircraft traveling to Washington D.C. A U.S. representative noted that Gilman is in good condition, considering the circumstances.

U.S. officials emphasized that this release did not involve an exchange of Russian prisoners. The resolution is reportedly the outcome of intensive negotiations that took place over the weekend. Gilman's release marks the end of his detention in Russia, with his return to the United States now underway.

He is in good condition, considering the circumstances.

— U.S. representativeDescribing Robert Gilman's condition following his release from Russian detention.
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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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