Freed Russian arms dealer Bout back in weapons business, WSJ reports
- The Wall Street Journal reported that Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout is suspected of preparing a small arms deal with Yemen's Houthi militants.
- In August, Bout met with Houthi emissaries in Moscow to negotiate a $10 million sale of automatic weapons.
- The Kremlin, via Dmitry Peskov, dismissed the reports as “fakes” and did not clarify if Bout's negotiations had official approval.
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Viktor Bout, Russia’s “Merchant of Death,” Returns to Weapons Trade After Brittney Griner Swap - Valuetainment
Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout has has returned to the international weapons trade two years after being released in exchange for WNBA player Brittney Griner. The post Viktor Bout, Russia’s “Merchant of Death,” Returns to Weapons Trade After Brittney Griner Swap first appeared on Valuetainment.
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‘Merchant of Death’ who was released in Brittney Griner prisoner swap is back to selling arms to the Houthis: report
Viktor Bout, nicknamed the "Merchant of Death," is allegedly back in business selling arms to the Houthi rebels attacking Israel and merchant ships in the Middle East.
Putin's 'Merchant of Death,' who was exchanged for Brittney Griner, reportedly selling weapons to Iran-backed Houthis
Viktor Bout — the infamous Russian arms dealer released in an eyebrow-raising prisoner exchange for Brittney Griner — is now selling arms to the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, according to a new report. In December 2022, the Biden administration made a deal with Russia to exchange Bout for Griner. Powerful weapons such as Kornet anti-tank... The post Putin’s ‘Merchant of Death,’ who was exchanged for Brittney Griner, reportedly selling weapons to…
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