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Who is Viktor Bout? Russian arms dealer freed for Brittney Griner release

Por: 10 WBNS Nation December 08, 2022

WASHINGTON — Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout,, is widely known abroad as the “Merchant of Death” who fueled some of the world’s worst conflicts. In Russia, however, he's seen as a swashbuckling businessman who was unjustly imprisoned after an overly aggressive U.S. sting operation. Who is Viktor Bout?  The 2005 Nicolas Cage movie, “Lord of War” was loosely based on Bout, a former Soviet air force officer who gained fame... + full article



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