
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.
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Recent news mentions
WNBA star Brittney Griner was freed from a Russian prison on drug charges in exchange for notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
'State sponsors of wrongful detention': Trump to sign order protecting Americans abroad; penalise nations detaining US citizensThe article mentions that the US accused a Bulgarian, a close partner of Viktor Bout, of arms trafficking.
Коментари - Свят | САЩ обвиниха за трафик на оръжие българин, особено близък партньор на Виктор БутViktor Bout was involved in a prisoner swap for Brittney Griner after her arrest in Russia.
Brittney Griner rips WNBA officials during halftime interviewViktor Bout, known as the 'Merchant of Death', received legal assistance from Pravfond after being arrested in 2008.
The links between lawyers in Ireland and Putin’s soft-power agency – The Irish TimesViktor Bout was traded for Brittney Griner in a previous prisoner swap.
U.S.-Russian dual national Ksenia Karelina released in prisoner swap between Moscow and WashingtonCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Netanyahu met Trump seeking wins on tariffs and Iran. He returns to Israel empty-handedCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
CNN investigates exploitation of Swedish teens by gangs and foreign actorsCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Video: China launches aggressive military drills in Taiwan StraitCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Sonic weapon allegedly used on crowd protesting government corruption in SerbiaCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Video: Putin envoy on why Americans should believe there will be an outcome in warCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Here’s how Trump’s tariffs are being received by major US trade partnersCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Palestinian family says son was tortured to death for publicly criticizing HamasCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Survivor pulled from rubble 100 hours after deadly Myanmar quakeCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Hamdan Ballal, Oscar-winning director, tells CNN about Israeli detention in West BankCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Video: Canadian prime minister explains what ‘makes’ him a liberal as Trump’s tariffs loomCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
See Marine Le Pen leave court after guilty verdictCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Video: Military expert reveals what he thinks is Russia’s biggest weakness amid Ukraine warViktor Bout, known as the 'Merchant of Death', met with students to discuss geopolitics after being released from an American prison.
Студентам БГУ организовали встречу с российским «бароном смерти»
CNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Video: CNN speaks to the only migrant left in a Honduran shelterCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Uncovering security risks in wake of the signal leakCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Video: Myanmar aftermath video shows son giving emotional farewell to his motherViktor Bout is referred to as Russia's 'merchant of death'.
Danish foreign minister scolds Trump administration for its criticism of Denmark and GreenlandCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Video: CNN gets rare access embedded with Ecuadorian police and militaryCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Watch: Video from skyscraper terrace shows giant waves in pool crashing during earthquakeCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Pool water pours over side of high rise during earthquakeCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Video: Danish lawmaker warns alliance with US is at stake over GreenlandCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Video: Migrants stuck in limbo as they await asylum in Panama shelterCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Video: Deported to a fortress: Go inside El Salvador’s Cecot prisonCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Video: 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple destroyed in deadly South Korea wildfiresCNN speaks to Russia’s ‘merchant of death’.
Video: Largest Anti-Hamas protests since start of war break out in northern Gaza

















































