People familiar with the negotiations for his release say the Russians refused to release Whelan without getting a Russian spy in return. The U.S. insists it does not have any Russian spies in its custody, and thus no one to trade to meet the Kremlin’s demand.No comment from prosecutors about Viktor Bout, 'one of the world's most prolific arms dealer'A spokesperson for the U.S.
At the time of his conviction then US Attorney General Eric Holder said, “Today, one of the world’s most prolific arms dealers is being held accountable for his sordid past.” “Viktor Bout’s arms trafficking activity and support of armed conflicts have been a source of concern around the globe for decades. Today, he faces the prospect of life in prison for his efforts to sell millions of dollars worth of weapons to terrorists for use in killing Americans”, Holder said.
Bout was convicted “of conspiring to kill U.S. nationals; conspiring to kill U.S. officers and employees; conspiring to acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; and conspiring to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.”WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian custody in a high-profile prisoner swap between the U.S. and Moscow
erikjhortiz Brittany had more infinitely stones of wokeness. Paul is a straight white male... And biden needs a photo op for the marriage bill...so I recon poor Paul can Rot in jail sacrificed upon the alter of Equity.... disgraceful
erikjhortiz The earlier version was sourced and reported by Mitchell who has several sources in the administration... this 2nd version is an absolute lie &insults our intelligence.
NBC has totally downplayed the price paid for the pot head Griner...freedom for the Merchant of Death.
erikjhortiz You reported this morning that it could have been either Griner or Whelan then retracted that. Why?
This is the first time anyone has been aware of a WNBA trade.
It's a guy?
It is a pity that humans are made transactional commodities of bargain by humans. Is there any difference in human/ drug traffickers. kidnappers, extortionists and Govts. Is there a need to stop this experiment of empowering humans with free choice?
We got a pot-smoking WNBA player. Russia got a WEAPONS DEALER.
Who the fuck cares?
You MAGAts are so scared of a washed up old arms dealer who haven’t been an arms dealer since Bush was in office.
Why did you edit your story, erikjhortiz ? Not smart enough to have done your masters' bidding the first time?
erikjhortiz Why did you backtrack on your report?
For all those happy with the BG trade. Let’s see how you feel when the merchant of death is responsible for killing one of your family members. Think it’s a good trade then? Those deaths will be on Biden but do you think he’ll care. Doubt it.
Hope they gave her a standby ticket on Aeroflot. She would not use an American Airline.
Yes let bring in a drug using basketball player to be with HER WIFE for a communist Arms Dealer and leave the man that was helping this country in jail. I can see this is not done to get black votes. This Democrat Government is the beginning of turning us into a Communist Country
Trade him an arms dealer aka “The Merchant of Death” someone guilty of conspiring to kill Americans and aiding a terrorist organization for an America Hating WNBA activist.
ViktorBout MerchantOfDeath FreeAtLast ... put that on your conscience
So the Russians get a convicted sophisticated international illegal arms dealer for a drug-addled nincompoop giraffe that dribbles basketballs. No question who got the better of the deal. Biden now leaving for the airport.
Biden for Whelan is a more than fair trade!!
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