Ex-US marine Robert Gilman freed from Russian jail on 'humanitarian basis'
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Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman has been released from a Russian prison on humanitarian grounds following approval from President Vladimir Putin. Gilman, who had been incarcerated in Russia since 2022, was released after reportedly facing dire physical conditions during his confinement.
The release was announced by President Donald Trump. The development marks the conclusion of a multi-year detention for the former Marine, whose health had been a primary concern for his family and advocacy groups prior to his liberation.
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ABC News (AU)Focuses on the timeline of imprisonment and Putin's direct approval
NYT World (US)Highlights the prisoner's dire physical condition and duration of detention
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