WarMonitor on Nostr: President Donald Trump has announced the release of former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, ...

President Donald Trump has announced the release of former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who has been imprisoned in Russia since 2022, saying the decision came after his discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Gilman was originally sentenced to 4 1/2 years after being convicted of assaulting a Russian police officer, but his sentence was later extended after additional allegations involving prison officials. His family and U.S. advocates have disputed aspects of the case.

His release comes after serious deterioration in his health. Recent reports said Gilman had been hospitalized and had spent weeks in a dissociative state, prompting increased pressure from U.S. officials for Moscow to release him on humanitarian grounds.

According to Trump, Russia released Gilman without a prisoner exchange or other concessions, describing it as a humanitarian decision following his discussions with Putin. U.S. officials likewise characterized the release as a goodwill gesture rather than a negotiated swap.

Gilman is now returning to the United States for medical treatment.