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Washington Today (8-11-26): American Robert Gilman released from Russia prison and flown home
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57:15Now PlayingAmerican Robert Gilman is released from prison in Russia and flies home. President Donald Trump says it was after he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, it was for humanitarian reasons due to Gilman's poor health and "Russia asked for no one in return."
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