Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health

Key Points:

• US Marine Robert Gilman, held in a Russian prison in extremely poor health, has been released following discussions between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with no prisoner swap involved.
• Gilman was arrested in 2022 in Moscow for kicking a police officer while intoxicated and suffered severe abuse and health deterioration during his confinement, including forced long exercise sessions and administration of psychotropic drugs.
• After being moved to a civilian hospital in Russia due to a catatonic-like state, Gilman is now en route to the US with his mother and medical team, and will be treated at a US military hospital in Texas.
• Gilman's family described his condition as life-threatening and attributed his suffering to harsh and unjust treatment by Russian authorities, expressing gratitude to President Trump for securing his release.
• Advocacy groups and medical experts highlighted Gilman's diagnosis of dissociative stupor and the severe physical and psychological abuse he endured during his imprisonment.