Viktor Bout
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WNBA star Brittney Griner returns to U.S. after prisoner swap with RussiaGriner returned to the United States early Friday after being freed in a high-profile prisoner exchange following nearly 10 months in detention in Russia.U.S. NewsDec 9, 2022
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Brittney Griner released from Russian custody in prisoner swapThe trade, which took place in the United Arab Emirates, was confirmed by U.S. President Joe Biden.WorldDec 8, 2022
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WNBA star Brittney Griner’s trial resumes amid intensified U.S.-Russia diplomacyBrittney Griner, who was arrested for cannabis possession, says she had no criminal intent and that the canisters ended up in her luggage because she was packing hastily.WorldAug 1, 2022
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Who is Viktor Bout? What we know about Russian arms dealer dubbed ‘merchant of death’Viktor Bout, 55, was one of the world’s most wanted men prior to his 2008 arrest. His origins, though, remain shrouded in mystery.CrimeAug 1, 2022
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‘No agreements’ yet on U.S. swap offer to free Griner, Whelan: MoscowIn April, however, the government struck a deal to trade U.S. Marine veteran Trevor Reed for jailed Russian pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko.WorldJul 28, 2022
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