Moscow Consents to Free Ex-US Marine Robert Gilman After Trump-Putin Talks
Following discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Moscow has agreed to release former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman. Trump stated that Russia asked for nothing in return.
Washington and Moscow reached an agreement to release former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, Reuters reported. The decision came after direct talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
President Trump commented that Russia did not ask for any reciprocal measures. The case adds to a series of prisoner exchanges and diplomatic gestures between the two countries.
Gilman's release could improve the tone of U.S.-Russia relations, though broader tensions remain.
Source: First Squawk