Coverage dated August 10, 2026 to August 14, 2026

US Marine veteran Robert Gilman arrives in US after release from detention in Russia

Headline from KESQ Palm Springs, from the development of Aug 11, 2026

Newest development Aug 12, 2026 · 3 reportsU.S. Marine veteran freed from prison in Russia after 4 years

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — American Robert Gilman, who was released from Russian detention for humanitarian reasons on Tuesday amid severe concerns about his health, has arrived back in the United States. Gilman, a 32-year-old Marine veteran, had been detained in Russia since 2022.

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Developments in this update

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  1. U.S. Marine veteran held in Russia for 4 years on disputed charges is released

    Headline from NBC New York ·

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    US Marine veteran Robert Gilman arrives in US after release from detention in Russia

    Headline from KESQ Palm Springs ·

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    U.S. Marine veteran freed from prison in Russia after 4 years

    Headline from CBS News ·

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Reports & sources

164 articles, oldest first.

  1. PBS NewsHour

    Family of Marine veteran imprisoned in Russia warns he's near death (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The family of a U.S. Marine veteran imprisoned in Russia says his health is deteriorating and he may be on the brink of death. Robert Gilman was arrested in Russia in 2022 for allegedly hitting a Russian police officer.

  2. Just the News

    Trump announces deal with Russia to release former Marine Robert Gilman (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Russia has, in recent years, imprisoned many American citizens, often releasing them in exchange for Russians in American custody.

  3. NBC Los Angeles

    U.S. Marine veteran held in Russia for 4 years on disputed charges is released (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Robert Gilman, at far left, on a flight home to the United States on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, after spending years in detention in Russia. The image was shared by President Donald Trump on his social media site.

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Former U.S. Marine held in Russia for years has been released, his advocates say (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman in a Russian court.

  5. NBC Boston

    U.S. Marine veteran held in Russia for years has been released (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    Robert Gilman, at far left, on a flight home to the United States on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, after spending years in detention in Russia. The image was shared by President Donald Trump on his social media site.

  6. Union Leader

    Russia frees ailing former US Marine Robert Gilman from detention (opens Union Leader)

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    Union Leader's feed description

    Russia on Tuesday freed a former American Marine who had been jailed in the country since 2022, President Donald Trump said.

  7. WHDH Boston

    Former Marine from Massachusetts detained in Russia released (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    32-year-old Robert Gilman, draped in an American flag with his mother by his side, flew back to America after more than four years in Russian...

  8. WHDH Boston

    President Trump: Former Marine from Massachusetts released from Russian prison will land in U.S. Monday night (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    32-year-old Robert Gilman, draped in an American flag with his mother by his side, flew back to America after more than four years in Russian...

  9. WHDH Boston

    Former marine detained in Russia released, Markey says (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    A former U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges is being released, according to Senator Ed Markey. Robert Gilman, a...

  10. Jonesboro Sun

    Former US Marine held in Russia for over 4 years has been released, group says, days after warning he was gravely ill (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Jonesboro Sun's feed description

    Former US Marine held in Russia for over 4 years has been released, group says, days after warning he was gravely ill.

  11. News Nation Now

    Former Marine Robert Gilman released from Russian prison (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Robert Gilman was released from a Russian prison where he had been held since 2022.

  12. Daily Journal

    Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released, his advocates say (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has released an American military veteran who spent more than four years in prison on disputed charges under abusive conditions and was said to be gravely ill and at risk of dying, a group advocating for him said Tuesday. Robert Gilman was on his way to a U.S.

  13. KOB 4

    Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    A former U.S. Marine from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released. Robert Gilman's advocates announced the news Tuesday, days after warning he was gravely ill and at risk of dying.

  14. Seattle Times

    Former U.S. Marine held in Russia for over 4 years has been released (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    A former U.S. Marine who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.

  15. WMUR

    US Marine veteran released from detainment in Russia, on way to military hospital (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    U.S. Marine veteran Robert Gilman, who has been detained in Russia since 2022, has been released, officials said Tuesday.

  16. WTOP Washington DC

    Former US Marine held in Russia for over 4 years has been released, group says (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has released an American military veteran who spent more than four years in prison under abusive…

  17. KION Central Coast

    Former US Marine Robert Gilman released from detention in Russia (opens KION Central Coast)

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    KION Central Coast's feed description

    By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — American Robert Gilman was released from Russian detention Tuesday, according to two US officials and an organization advocating on behalf of his family. His release came amid severe concerns about his health. Gilman, a former Marine, had been detained since 2022.

  18. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Former Marine Robert Gilman released from detention in Russia (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — American Robert Gilman was released from Russian detention Tuesday, according to two US officials and an organization advocating on behalf of his family. His release came amid severe concerns about his health. Gilman, a former Marine, had been detained since 2022.

  19. Jonesboro Sun

    Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released, group says (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Jonesboro Sun's feed description

    A former U.S. Marine from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released. Robert Gilman's advocates announced the news Tuesday, days after warning he was gravely ill and at risk…

  20. HuffPost

    Former U.S. Marine Held In Russia For More Than 4 Years Has Been Released (opens HuffPost)

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    HuffPost's feed description

    Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine from Massachusetts, has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges.

  21. WWLP Springfield

    Former US Marine from Massachusetts held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released, his advocates say (opens WWLP Springfield)

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    WWLP Springfield's feed description

    Russia has released a military veteran from Massachusetts who spent more than four years in prison on disputed charges under abusive conditions and was said to be gravely ill and at risk of dying, a group advocating for him said Tuesday.

  22. CBS News

    Marine veteran held in Russia since 2022 has been released, group says (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.

  23. Triblive

    Former U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released, his advocates say (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    WASHINGTON — Russia has released an American military veteran who spent more than four years in prison on disputed charges under abusive conditions and was said to be gravely ill and at risk of dying, a group advocating for him said Tuesday.

  24. BBC News

    Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022 for kicking a police officer while drunk, had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.

  25. New York Post

    Russia frees ailing US Marine vet Robert Gilman from prison (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Gilman was being held in a prison in Voronezh, about 340 miles south of Moscow.

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