July 27, 2022: The Biden administration has allegedly proposed returning convicted arms merchant Viktor Bout to Russia in exchange for the release of detained American Brittney Griner, according to officials. FILE PHOTO SHOT ON: October 4, 2010, Bangkok, Thailand: Alleged Russian arms dealer VIKTOR BOUT, also known as 'Merchant of Death', is escorted by special police unit as he arrives at the Ratchada criminal court in Bangkok for important hearing that could determine if he will be extradited to the United State. Viktor Bout was arrested in cooperation with US authorities in 2008.,Image: 81562374, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Bout Viktor, Credit line: Profimedia