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While some have praised the Biden administration for the deal, others are upset over the prospect of releasing Viktor Bout, nicknamed the ‘Merchant of Death’
The U.S. has made a 'substantial' offer to free Americans from Russia, but the release of Bout would be controversial.
The U.S. has made a 'substantial' offer to free Americans from Russia, but the release of Bout would be controversial.
Viktor Bout, also known as the 'Merchant of Death' is a Russian arms dealer, who was arrested in 2008 after a sting operation in Bangkok, Thailand
Offer also seeks return of US executive Paul Whelan and is a reversal of previous US policy resisting such deals