Russia Frees Former US Marine Robert Gilman, Trump Says

The American teacher will soon return to the United States after being jailed for more than four years in a Russian prison, the U.S. president said.

Russia Frees Former US Marine Robert Gilman, Trump Says

TL;DR

  • Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman is being released from Russia after four years of imprisonment.
  • President Donald Trump announced the release, stating it was on humanitarian grounds.
  • Russia agreed to the release without requiring any individuals in return.
  • Gilman will be flown to Andrews Air Force Base in Washington.