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Who is Viktor Bout? The Russian arms dealer traded for Brittney Griner

WNBA star Brittney Griner was released after nearly 10 months in Russia. (Mike Mattina/Getty Images)
WNBA star Brittney Griner was released after nearly 10 months in Russia. (Mike Mattina/Getty Images)

Here & Now‘s Jane Clayson speaks with CNN International Security editor Nick Paton Walsh about Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer who was traded for women’s basketball star Brittney Griner.

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