The Russians were not happy when the U.S. successfully extradited and prosecuted a Russian for selling weapons to whomever could meet his price. Victor Bout’s story was portrayed in the movie “Lord of War” with Nicholas Cage a few years ago.
The U.S. is not happy with Russia over their allowing Edward Snowden, accused NSA leaker, onto their territory as he has fled Hong Kong and is in Moscow at the moment.
President Obama should call President Putin and offer him Victor Bout in a trade, provided that the Russians turn Snowden over to the FBI immediately, and before he is able to leave Russia. Putin might go for it…it wouldn’t hurt to try.
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