Former Marine Robert Gilman Hospitalized in Russia Amid Ongoing Prison Term

Former US Marine Robert Gilman, who is serving a lengthy prison sentence in Russia, has been admitted to a hospital, according to a report by Kommersant newspaper on Thursday.

The business daily cited Gilman's lawyer, who stated that the former marine is receiving treatment, though it remains too early to discuss any specific diagnosis.

A US State Department spokesperson noted that officials are aware of the detention of American Robert Gilman in Voronezh, Russia, and that the Department is providing appropriate consular assistance. The spokesperson added that the commitment to assist Americans abroad is taken seriously and that Mr. Gilman's case will continue to be tracked closely.

Gilman was initially jailed in 2022 for assaulting a police officer while intoxicated. His sentence was extended in 2024 after additional convictions for assaulting prison officials and a state investigator.

State media reported last December that he faced a total sentence of 10 years following another conviction for assaulting prison staff.

Russian media have previously quoted Gilman's lawyers as indicating that he originally traveled to Russia to study and pursue citizenship.

Gilman's supporters in the United States maintain that he was ill at the time of his first arrest and that he was provoked while in prison, leading to the further charges.

Hearing Postponed Because of Gilman's Illness

Kommersant reported that due to Gilman's unspecified illness, a court in the southern city of Voronezh postponed a hearing on a prosecutor's appeal against the latest sentence.

A source close to the Kremlin informed Reuters last year that Gilman was one of nine people on a list of Americans jailed in Russia whom Washington wanted released and returned to the United States.

The State Department spokesperson emphasized that the Trump Administration places no higher priority on anything than the safety and security of Americans.