Viktor Bout
Russian arms dealer
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| October 6 2024 | The Wall Street Journal reported that Bout had returned to dealing arms and was in discussions with Houthi militants regarding the sale of small arms for their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. |
| October 6 2024 | The Wall Street Journal reported that Bout had returned to dealing arms and was in discussions with Houthi militants regarding the sale of small arms for their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. |
| June 2024 | It was revealed that Bout's legal fees were paid by Pravfond, a fund linked to the Kremlin. |
| June 2024 | It was revealed that Bout's legal fees were paid by Pravfond, a fund linked to the Kremlin. |
| July 2 2023 | After returning to Russia, Viktor Bout won a seat in the Legislative Assembly of Ulyanovsk Oblast as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia. |
| July 2 2023 | After returning to Russia, Viktor Bout won a seat in the Legislative Assembly of Ulyanovsk Oblast as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia. |
| December 12 2022 | Leonid Slutsky, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), announced that Viktor Bout had joined the party. |
| December 12 2022 | Leonid Slutsky, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), announced that Viktor Bout had joined the party. |
| December 10 2022 | Bout supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine and expressed a willingness to volunteer if given the opportunity and skills. |
| December 10 2022 | Bout supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine and expressed a willingness to volunteer if given the opportunity and skills. |
| December 9 2022 | Viktor Bout gave an interview to Maria Butina for RT, stating that he did not think he was important for Russian politics. |
| December 9 2022 | Viktor Bout gave an interview to Maria Butina for RT, stating that he did not think he was important for Russian politics. |
| December 8 2022 | Viktor Bout was released back to Russia as part of a prisoner exchange. |
| December 8 2022 | Viktor Bout was released back to Russia as part of a prisoner exchange. |
| July 27 2022 | U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that the United States had made a substantial offer to Russia, which included Viktor Bout in exchange for Griner and Paul Whelan. |
| July 27 2022 | U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that the United States had made a substantial offer to Russia, which included Viktor Bout in exchange for Griner and Paul Whelan. |
| May 2022 | Reports emerged that the Biden administration had offered Viktor Bout in exchange for the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner, who was detained in Russia. |
| May 2022 | Reports emerged that the Biden administration had offered Viktor Bout in exchange for the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner, who was detained in Russia. |
| April 2022 | Konstantin Yaroshenko, a pilot, was released in a prisoner exchange for U.S. Marine Corps veteran Trevor Reed. |
| April 2022 | Konstantin Yaroshenko, a pilot, was released in a prisoner exchange for U.S. Marine Corps veteran Trevor Reed. |
| June 2020 | Moscow began exploring the possibility of a prisoner swap, which included Viktor Bout, following the charging of U.S. Marine Corps veteran Paul Whelan. |
| June 2020 | Moscow began exploring the possibility of a prisoner swap, which included Viktor Bout, following the charging of U.S. Marine Corps veteran Paul Whelan. |
| 2019 | The US documentary series Damian Lewis: Spy Wars features an episode titled 'The Merchant of Death', portraying Viktor Bout's story, including the sting operation, capture, extradition, and sentencing. |
| 2019 | The US documentary series Damian Lewis: Spy Wars features an episode titled 'The Merchant of Death', portraying Viktor Bout's story, including the sting operation, capture, extradition, and sentencing. |
| 2015 | The TV series Manhunt: Kill or Capture airs an episode titled 'The Merchant of Death', detailing the rise and fall of Viktor Bout. |
| 2015 | The TV series Manhunt: Kill or Capture airs an episode titled 'The Merchant of Death', detailing the rise and fall of Viktor Bout. |
| 2014 | Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft's law firm began representing Bout, seeking a new trial to overturn his conviction. |
| 2014 | A documentary about Viktor Bout, titled The Notorious Mr. Bout, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. |
| 2014 | A documentary about Viktor Bout, titled The Notorious Mr. Bout, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. |
| 2014 | Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft's law firm began representing Bout, seeking a new trial to overturn his conviction. |
| September 2013 | The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Bout's conviction, rejecting his claims of vindictive prosecution. |
| September 2013 | The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Bout's conviction, rejecting his claims of vindictive prosecution. |
| June 2013 | Co-conspirator Richard Ammar Chichakli was extradited to New York on charges related to conspiring to buy aircraft against economic sanctions. |
| June 2013 | Co-conspirator Richard Ammar Chichakli was extradited to New York on charges related to conspiring to buy aircraft against economic sanctions. |
| January 18 2013 | Russian government officials announced that individuals involved in Viktor Bout's prosecution would be added to a list of U.S. officials denied Russian entry visas in response to the U.S. Magnitsky Act. |
| January 18 2013 | Russian government officials announced that individuals involved in Viktor Bout's prosecution would be added to a list of U.S. officials denied Russian entry visas in response to the U.S. Magnitsky Act. |
| April 5 2012 | Bout was sentenced to 25 years in prison, the minimum sentence for his conviction, by US District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin. |
| April 5 2012 | Bout was sentenced to 25 years in prison, the minimum sentence for his conviction, by US District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin. |
| 2011 | Viktor Bout was convicted by a jury at a federal court in Manhattan on charges including conspiracy to kill American citizens and officials, and delivery of anti-aircraft missiles. He was sentenced to a minimum of 25 years' imprisonment. |
| 2011 | Viktor Bout was convicted by a jury at a federal court in Manhattan on charges including conspiracy to kill American citizens and officials, and delivery of anti-aircraft missiles. He was sentenced to a minimum of 25 years' imprisonment. |
| November 2 2011 | Viktor Bout was convicted by a jury at a federal court in Manhattan on multiple charges related to conspiracy to provide material support to a terrorist organization. |
| November 2 2011 | Viktor Bout was convicted by a jury at a federal court in Manhattan on multiple charges related to conspiracy to provide material support to a terrorist organization. |
| November 18 2010 | Shortly after Bout's extradition, Russian officials stated their interest in having the investigation brought to completion, indicating a desire for Bout to answer questions from the American justice system. |
| November 18 2010 | Shortly after Bout's extradition, Russian officials stated their interest in having the investigation brought to completion, indicating a desire for Bout to answer questions from the American justice system. |
| November 16 2010 | Viktor Bout was extradited from Thailand to the United States amid protests by the Russian government. |
| November 16 2010 | Viktor Bout was extradited from Thailand to the United States amid protests by the Russian government. |
| August 20 2010 | A higher court in Thailand ruled that Viktor Bout could be extradited to the United States. |
| August 20 2010 | A higher court in Thailand ruled that Viktor Bout could be extradited to the United States. |
| February 2010 | Additional charges were filed against Bout, including illegal purchase of aircraft, wire fraud, and money laundering. |
| February 2010 | Additional charges were filed against Bout, including illegal purchase of aircraft, wire fraud, and money laundering. |
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