Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health

President Donald Trump said a former US Marine held in a Russian prison, whose health was reportedly in extremely poor condition, has been released. "After my discussions with President Vladimir Putin, Russia has agreed to release him, very much on a Humanitarian Basis," Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding that no prisoner swap took place. Robert Gilman, who is from Massachusetts, was arrested in 2022 for allegedly kicking a police officer while aboard a train. He had recently been moved from prison to a civilian hospital in Russia after going into a catatonic-like state. Gilman was on a flight back to the US accompanied by his mother, doctors, and members of the administration. The BBC understands Gilman is expected to arrive early on Wednesday morning at a US military hospital in Texas where he will be assessed and treated. Trump said he spoke to Gilman on the phone, "and he had one request — A GREAT cheeseburger when he lands. I will take care of that!" "During my Administration, we have prioritised bringing home Americans detained abroad, and have done so at a level never seen before," Trump added. Gilman's health was in "life-threatening condition" after he was subjected to "h