Trump promises 'a great cheeseburger' to marine veteran freed from Russian prison
US President Donald Trump announced the release of American marine veteran Robert Gilman from Russian custody on humanitarian grounds. Gilman, who had been imprisoned since 2022, is returning to the US following direct discussions between Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Why it matters
The release marks a significant diplomatic development in US-Russia relations, highlighting the administration's focus on the return of detained citizens.
US President Donald Trump announced that American citizen and former marine Robert Gilman has been released from Russian custody and is on his way back to the United States, saying Russia agreed to free him on humanitarian grounds with no exchange involved."I am proud to announce that American Citizen Robert Gilman, a former United States Marine, is coming HOME!" Trump said in a Truth Social post. "After my discussions with President Vladimir Putin, Russia has agreed to release him, very much on a Humanitarian Basis. We appreciate this decision, and the fact that Russia asked for no one in return — No exchange took place."Trump said Gilman would land at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington, DC, on Tuesday night, where representatives would welcome him back. He added that he had spoken to Gilman, who had one request: "A GREAT cheeseburger when he lands.
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