The White House and the U.S. Department of State have reportedly urged Moscow to release 32-year-old Robert Gilman to allow him access to emergency medical care in the United States, according to Eric Lebson, the strategic director of Global Reach, an organization representing the Gilman family. Lebson said that Gilman is currently being held by tubes.
A high-ranking official from the former Trump administration, who requested anonymity, stated that the administration “carefully monitors Gilman’s case and has repeatedly contacted the Russians to return him to the United States.”
The State Department issued a statement expressing significant concern regarding Gilman’s health and his continued detention. Furthermore, a source familiar with the situation confirmed to Reuters that Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the matter with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The repeated calls from the U.S.
government underscore the urgency surrounding the medical treatment Gilman requires. The consistent diplomatic outreach, according to the sources, indicates the high level of concern maintained by the U.S. government regarding the welfare of Robert Gilman.
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