Arrested Russian businessman Viktor Bout will soon be released regardless of whether the charges against him are true or not, so it is necessary to try to replace him with an American in Russian custody. This was stated by Bout’s attorney, Steve Zissou. TASS.
According to the lawyer, there has been more hope lately that Americans will be realistic about this.
“We are trying to preserve the spirit of Alla, who is his wife, and we reassure her that this, I think, is almost inevitable soon,” Zissou said. said.
The lawyer also explained why he is confident that the Russian will be released soon.
“People are finally starting to talk about it,” Zissou said, recalling that in April this year, American Trevor Reed, who was in a Russian prison for attacking police officers, was replaced by the serving pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko. United States of America.
Viktor Bout was arrested in Thailand on March 6, 2008 and subsequently extradited to the United States. The American court found Russia guilty of conspiring to sell weapons to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), which the US authorities consider a terrorist organization. Bout pleaded not guilty and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. The media reported that Russia could be traded for Brittney Griner, an American basketball player accused of drug trafficking in Russia.
Formerly Zissou knowledgeableHe said Bout’s health was deteriorating, with the defense and embassy requesting assistance from the United States.
Source: Gazeta
