WorldPublished: 12 August 2026 at 07:20

Russia releases former US marine Gilman, jailed since 2022

Russia has released former US marine Robert Gilman, who had been imprisoned since 2022 for assaulting a police officer. Further details on the circumstances of his release have not been disclosed.

Russia has released former US marine Robert Gilman, who had spent years in Russian custody after being detained in 2022.

Gilman was convicted of assaulting a police officer, leading to his imprisonment that lasted nearly four years.

The news of his release emerged on August 12, 2026. No further details have been made public regarding the exact circumstances of his release, whether it was part of any exchange, or his current whereabouts.

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