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US Marine veteran Robert Gilman arrives in US after release from detention in Russia
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Jennifer Hansler , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The veteran, Robert Gilman, had been held in Russia since 2022 and was released for humanitarian reasons due to severe health concerns.
A US Marine veteran has returned to the United States after being released from detention in Russia. The veteran, Robert Gilman, had been held in Russia since 2022 and was released for humanitarian reasons due to severe health concerns. Gilman's release was approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a US official.
Further details about his detention and release are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF. Gilman's family and advocates had expressed concerns about his health and treatment while in custody, but he is now back in the US. For more information on his story, readers can refer to the original report from NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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