Big win for Putin as U.S. hands over 'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout back to Russia | Watch

Russia's notorious arms dealer, Viktor Bout, was released by the U.S. in one of the unprecedented prisoner swap deals. Bout was released in exchange for U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner. Russian media is showering praise on Putin over the release of Victor Bout, calling it a "victory". Bout allegedly worked in Russian intelligence and became an asset for Moscow, supplying weapons all over the world to support Russia's geopolitical objectives. Bout also apparently served alongside senior Russians who are now close to Putin. Watch this video to know more. #russia #viktorbout #us #armsdealer #merchantofdeath #brittneygriner #basketballstar #prisonerswap #biden #putin Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.