Thailand – Russia is going all out in keeping Viktor Bout out of the US. The Russians have offered oil deals, and Thailand recently purchased six Mi-17 helicopters at $9 million each.
Russia’s goal is to have Bout released from lock-up in order to keep him silent. There are various high-ranking individuals in the Russian government involved in Bout’s activities. Russians fear that Bout will give names under US captivity.
Russia’s goal is to have Bout released from lock-up in order to keep him silent. There are various high-ranking individuals in the Russian government involved in Bout’s activities. Russians fear that Bout will give names under US captivity.
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