BREAKTHROUGH: Russia Frees Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman After Putin Grants Humanitarian Pardon

Russia released former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman following a humanitarian pardon granted by President Vladimir Putin. Gilman, who had been held since 2022, was freed Tuesday after negotiations between U.S. And Russian officials. The 32-year-old was transported to Washington Dulles Airport on a U.S. State Department plane. According to U.S. Officials, his release was characterized as a "goodwill gesture" With no Russian prisoners exchanged in connection with it. He was scheduled to undergo medical evaluation before being transferred to a rehabilitation center in San Antonio, Texas.