# Witkoff says he will meet released American Gilman in the United States

https://mins.news/en/item/19765

- TASS, 2026-08-12 05:09 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2171639

> US President’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said he is meeting released American Robert Gilman in the United States. Witkoff thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for granting the pardon. He also credited Putin with personal engagement throughout the process, according to the statement.

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