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Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
BBC NewsTuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Trump said Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was released on a humanitarian basis, after he had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Trump said Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was released on a humanitarian basis, after he had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Russia and Marine.
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What happened
Trump said Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was released on a humanitarian basis, after he had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.
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This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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BBC News published: Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Russia and Marine.
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