Family of Former U.S. Marine Held in Russia Say His Condition Is Serious

The family of Robert Gilman, 32, a former U.S. Marine who has been held in detention in Russia since 2022, has voiced serious concern for his health and safety.

An advocacy group supporting Mr. Gilman said he is currently in what it described as a "dissociative stupor," a condition suggesting severe psychological or physical distress. The assessment has heightened alarm among both his relatives and the group working on his behalf.

Family members have said openly that they fear for Mr. Gilman's life, noting that his condition appears to have deteriorated significantly since his detention began. Specific details about where he is being held or the exact charges against him have not been made public.

Mr. Gilman's case adds to a broader pattern of American citizens detained in Russia in recent years, situations that have often become flashpoints in the strained diplomatic relationship between Washington and Moscow.

His family and the advocacy group representing him are calling for greater attention to his situation, hoping that increased scrutiny might help prevent further deterioration in his health. It remains unclear when any decision about his fate or possible release might be reached.