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Russian gallery shows art by 'Merchant of Death' freed by US

Viktor Bout, a former Russian arms dealer who was released from U.S. prison in a swap for WNBA star Brittney Griner in December, has unveiled an exhibition of his artworks in Moscow

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

'Merchant of death' arms dealer released back to Russia by US in basketball star swap

In exchange for setting WNBA star Brittney Griner free, President Joe Biden released infamous Russian arms dealer called Viktor Bout, who is known as the "Merchant of Death"

Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

US’s proposed swap for Griner and Whelan met with skepticism and fury

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 Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2022