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August 11, 2026
Robert Gilman Released from Russian Detention After 1,666 Days
- Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine, was released after 1,666 days in Russian detention, where he suffered severe health issues, including a catatonic state.
- He was arrested in January 2022 while trying to renew his passport after falling ill in Russia, leading to wrongful charges and harsh treatment.
- Gilman is currently on a U.S. plane to a military hospital in Texas for medical and psychological assessment, with his family awaiting his arrival.
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- Russia frees ailing ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detentionAug 11, 2026 at 2:28 PM · Reuters
- Former Marine Robert Gilman released from detention in RussiaAug 11, 2026 at 3:03 PM · CNN
- Russia frees imprisoned US Marine as ‘goodwill gesture’ citing Putin’s friendship with TrumpAug 11, 2026 at 3:14 PM · Independent
- Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released, his advocates sayAug 11, 2026 at 3:22 PM · ABC News
- Robert Gilman, Marine veteran held in Russia since 2022, has been released, group saysAug 11, 2026 at 3:35 PM · CBS News
- Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor healthAug 11, 2026 at 3:47 PM · BBC
- US Marine veteran released from Russian prison after 1,666 days of detentionAug 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM · Fox News
- Former US Marine Robert Gilman released from detention in RussiaAug 11, 2026 at 4:09 PM · ABC News
- Ex-Marine Robert Gilman Is Freed by Russia After 4 Years in PrisonAug 11, 2026 at 5:14 PM · NYT
- Former US Marine Robert Gilman released from detention in RussiaAug 11, 2026 at 5:45 PM · The Hill