Ex-Marine Robert Gilman Returns to the US After Four Years in Russian Prison
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman has returned to the United States after more than four years in Russian custody, following a pardon from President Vladimir Putin on humanitarian grounds. President Donald Trump announced his release on Aug. 11 after discussions with Putin and said the case did not involve a prisoner exchange. Gilman, 32, returned […]
U.S. Marine Robert Gilman has returned home after a four-year stint in a Russian prison. The 32-year-old was released on humanitarian grounds by President Vladimir Putin and flown back to the United States on a State Department aircraft. Gilman's journey began in late 2021 when he became ill while traveling from Poland to Moldova for a teaching assignment.
He was detained in Russia and later convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer and other offenses. His sentence was repeatedly extended until it reached 10 years in 2025. Gilman's family and U.S. officials had long campaigned for his release, citing his deteriorating health. In June 2026, his condition worsened significantly, prompting his transfer to a civilian psychiatric facility. He was released on Aug. 11, 2026, following a pardon from Putin.
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