Viktor But
Viktor But, often referred to as the 'Merchant of Death', is a notorious Russian arms dealer who gained international notoriety for his involvement in global arms trafficking. He was arrested in a U.S. sting operation in 2008 and subsequently sentenced to 25 years in prison for conspiracy to provide material support to a terrorist organization and conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals. His high-profile exchange for American basketball player Brittney Griner in December 2022 drew significant media attention and highlighted ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
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Viktor But, a notorious arms dealer, was exchanged for American basketball player Brittney Griner.
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