A former U.S. Marine named Robert Gilman was released from Russian custody after spending 1,666 days in detention. Upon his return, he was in a critically weakened state, requiring medical assistance and being fed through a tube. His family expressed concern, stating he was close to death. President Trump mentioned that Gilman’s first request upon release was for a cheeseburger, highlighting the extent of his malnutrition during captivity. At least 10 Americans are reportedly being held in Russia under difficult conditions, with five of them classified by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained. These individuals are said to be facing serious health issues, raising concerns about their treatment and well-being. Some conservative media personalities have previously described Russia as a traditional, high-functioning Christian society with strong values and a top-tier healthcare system. Candace Owens, for instance, visited Russia and praised its medical services, despite reports of severe conditions faced by detainees like Gilman. Testimonies from Ukrainian prisoners of war who survived Russian custody describe systematic beatings, starvation, and daily torture. According to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, over 95 percent of Ukrainian prisoners of war and 85 percent of captured civilians are reported to have experienced torture or mistreatment. Recently, a group of Ukrainian prisoners of war spoke at an informal meeting of the United Nations Security Council, sharing their experiences. However, Russia’s deputy U.N. Ambassador, Maria Zabolotskaya, dismissed their accounts as part of a "disinformation campaign against Russia." Some reports indicate that a Ukrainian prisoner was subjected to a surgical procedure without anesthesia, resulting in a scar with a "Z" symbol burned into his skin. A Ukrainian plastic surgeon later removed the symbol at no cost. The release of Gilman has sparked calls for the repatriation of all Americans still held in Russia, with some arguing that Russia is an adversary that mistreats American citizens and relies on commentators to downplay its actions.