# Russia may seek release of citizens from US in exchange for Gilman, exchanged pilot says

https://mins.news/en/item/16085

- TASS, 2026-08-07 10:57 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2170167

> The Russian Civic Chamber says Robert Gilman’s release cannot be considered separately from reciprocal measures. It linked the issue to what it described as the current aggressive US foreign policy toward Russia. Russia may therefore seek the release of its citizens held in the United States as part of an exchange for Gilman. The proposal frames the case as a matter requiring corresponding action by both sides.

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