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Who is Viktor Bout? The US released an infamous arms dealer to secure Griner’s release

Por: The Hill World December 09, 2022

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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,” given for his notorious weapons smuggling operation to African and Middle Eastern countries. . A separate U.N. report indicates Bout maintained a network of more than 50... + full article



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