Viktor Bout
Viktor Bout, a former Soviet military officer, gained notoriety as an international arms dealer, becoming a central figure in global arms trafficking. His operations spanned across various continents, supplying weapons to conflict zones and earning him the nickname 'Merchant of Death.' Bout was arrested in 2008 in a U.S. sting operation and subsequently convicted in 2011 on charges of conspiracy to provide material support to a terrorist organization. His controversial extradition and sentencing have made him a symbol of the complexities surrounding arms trade and international justice.
Born on Jan 13, 1967 (58 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 104,847 | $21,000,000 | 6,652$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 3,493 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 2 | 336,032,651 | 108,340 | $21,005,100 | 6,656$ |
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United States:
Viktor Bout was involved in a prisoner swap for Brittney Griner after her arrest in Russia.
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Ireland:
Viktor Bout, known as the 'Merchant of Death', received legal assistance from Pravfond after being arrested in 2008.
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Canada:
Viktor Bout was traded for Brittney Griner in a previous prisoner swap.
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United States:
CNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
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United States:
CNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
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United States:
CNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
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CNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
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United States:
CNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
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CNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
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CNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
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