# Russia Releases Former US Marine Jailed Since 2022

Russia has freed former US Marine Gilman, who had been detained since 2022 on drug-related charges. His release signals a possible diplomatic breakthrough between Moscow and Washington. The move comes amid ongoing negotiations over the exchange of prisoners.

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/12/russia-frees-ex-us-marine-gilman-jailed-since-2022?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:57:01 +0000