# Trump confirms Russia will release convicted US citizen Robert Gilman

https://mins.news/en/item/19351

- TASS, 2026-08-11 16:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2171535

> US President Donald Trump confirmed that Russia will release Robert Gilman, an American citizen convicted in Russia. Trump said Gilman is expected to arrive in the United States early Wednesday, according to Moscow time. The announcement concerns Gilman’s release and his return to the United States. No exchange or additional conditions were cited in the statement.

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