Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
Russia has released former US Marine Robert Gilman, who was jailed in 2022, for humanitarian reasons. Gilman was reportedly in poor health, suffering from pneumonia and a catatonic state, while in detention.
Why it matters
The release highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions and humanitarian negotiations between the US and Russia regarding detained citizens.
Published 10 minutes ago Russia has released a former US Marine who was jailed in 2022 and was reportedly in extremely poor health.
Robert Gilman, from Massachusetts, was freed "from detention for humanitarian reasons" and flying on a US plane to Washington, DC, on Tuesday, according to Kirill Dmitriev, special envoy for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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