Who Is Viktor Bout, The Arms Dealer In The Swap For Brittney Griner?

The video discusses an international prisoner swap involving basketball star Britney Griner and Russian arms smuggler Victor Boot. Boot, known for supplying weapons to conflict zones, was captured by the US DEA and convicted on terrorism charges. The US decided to exchange him for Griner despite the disparity in their crimes. Boot had been imprisoned in the US for over a decade. Analysts speculate that Russian President Vladimir Putin sought a diplomatic victory by retrieving Boot. The video also covers the release of state media footage of the exchange and the contrasting views of Boot in Russia and abroad.

What implications does Victor Boot's return have for Russian-American relations?

How is Victor Boot perceived differently in Russia compared to outside of Russia?