Por: Politico Politics December 08, 2022
Some Pentagon officials are concerned that convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, who was released on Thursday in a prisoner swap for American basketball star Brittney Griner, could return to illegally trafficking weapons, potentially fueling conflicts across the world. While officials in the Pentagon applauded Griner’s release, some are worried about the impact of Bout’s return, particularly in Africa. Bout, nicknamed the “Merchant of... + full article
Newsweek USA Sports December 09, 2022
A new video shows the moment American Brittney Griner learned she was leaving Russia and flying back to the U.S. following a prisoner swap between the two countries.The WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist can be seen smiling when she learns of her release.In the video,... + más
How basketball stars rallied for Brittney Griner during her detention in Russia | ABC News
'BG is FREE!!!': Reactions to Brittney Griner's release from Russian prison | Los Angeles Times
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russian prison, President Joe Biden announced Thursday morning.Griner was detained by Russian authorities nine-plus months ago, just before the Kremlin invaded Ukraine.Here is a timeline of Griner's ordeal, from arrest to... + más
Video shows Brittney Griner exchange for Russia's Viktor Bout | Newsweek
ABC News USA Sports December 09, 2022
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver celebrated and thanked the athletes who used their platforms to raise awareness about her case since her detention nearly ten months ago.Brittney has had to endure an unimaginable situation and we're thrilled that she is on her way home to her... + más
When was Brittney Griner detained? Timeline from arrest to prisoner swap | Newsweek
Timeline: Brittney Griner's detention in Russia as US secures release | ABC7
Newsweek USA World December 09, 2022
The Biden administration defended the deal that led to detained WNBA star Brittney Griner's release from imprisonment in Russia on Thursday, the details of which have sparked both praise and criticism.Griner was arrested in Russia in February this year for allegedly... + más
WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout | The Boston Globe
The Hill USA World December 09, 2022
In exchange for the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner, the U.S. is releasing infamous Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Bout, 55, had been in U.S. custody for more than a decade and is often known by his two nicknames, the “Merchant of Death” and “Sanctions Buster,”... + más
Who is Viktor Bout, the convicted Russian arms dealer swapped for Brittney Griner? | ABC News
WGN-TV USA Nation December 08, 2022
Posted: Dec 8, 2022 / 10:08 AM CST Updated: Dec 8, 2022 / 10:08 AM CST SHARE In exchange for the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner, the U.S. is releasing infamous Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Bout, 55, had been in U.S. custody for more than a decade and is often known by... + más
ABC News USA World December 08, 2022
Shortly after U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency officers arrested him in a hotel in Thailand in 2008, Viktor Bout turned to one of the agents escorting him and said, I guess the game is over.Bout was arguably the world's best-known illegal arms trafficker and his capture was the... + más
Who is Viktor Bout? Russian arms dealer known as the Merchant of Death swapped for Brittney Griner | CBS News
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