Russia Frees Ex US Marine Robert Gilman from Detention Russia has released former US Marine Robert Gilman from detention after four years in custody.
The move is seen as a rare display of diplomatic goodwill, but it also raises questions about the true nature of his imprisonment and the motivations behind Moscow's decision.
According to reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to let Gilman go "very much on a humanitarian basis," indicating that Moscow was motivated by a desire to avoid further diplomatic fallout rather than any genuine concern for Gilman's well being.