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Witkoff conveyed gratitude to Putin from Gilman's family for his release in Russia

The Russian leader noted that thanks should go to US President Donald Trump

MOSCOW, September 5. /TASS/. US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff conveyed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin from the family of American military serviceman Robert Gilman, who was released in Russia.

The Gilman family is extremely grateful for Robert Gilman's return home, Witkoff told Putin at a meeting in the Kremlin.

The Russian leader noted that thanks should go to US President Donald Trump, who requested his release. The family did thank President Trump, but were also grateful to the Russian president, Witkoff replied.

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