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

Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, has been released from Russia after four years of detention based on disputed charges. On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Gilman began his flight back to the United States. President Donald Trump shared an image of the veteran on his social media platform to mark the occasion. The release concludes a lengthy period of imprisonment for the former Marine, who is now returning home following the resolution of his case.