‘Merchant of Death’ sparks US-Russia tensions
The alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout appeared in a New York court last week.
The alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout appeared in a New York court last week.
The 43-yearold Russian was accused of conspiring to supply weapons to Colombian rebels, after losing an appeal against his extradition from Thailand.
His trial will end a two-year legal and diplomatic battle, played out in the Thai courts between the US and Russia, over the so-called ‘Merchant of Death’ - the nickname by which the 43-year-old former Soviet air force officer...
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