# Witkoff conveys Gilman family’s thanks to Putin for his release in Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/46871

- TASS, 2026-09-05 18:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2183217

> US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the family of American serviceman Robert Gilman was extremely grateful for his release and return home. Putin said US President Donald Trump deserved the thanks, while Witkoff replied that the family also appreciated Putin’s role.

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