# Ex-Marine released and returning to US from Russian prison

https://mins.news/en/item/19396

- DW, 2026-08-11 17:41 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/ex-marine-released-and-returning-to-us-from-russian-prison/a-78327699?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> A US citizen and former military serviceman has been freed after spending four years in a Russian prison. He is returning to the United States following his release. President Trump said the decision was not connected to any prisoner exchange. Trump also voiced appreciation to Russia’s Putin for the release.

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