A Thai police officer escorts Viktor Bout as he arrives at a criminal court in Bangkok on Oct. 4. In the opinion of many Western experts, the suspected illegal weapons dealer has spread more terror and has been indirectly responsible for more deaths than those caused by Osama bin Laden. ReutersThe Rise And Fall Of Viktor Bout: Trapping The Lord Of War -- Speigel Online
Viktor Bout, who has been dubbed the "lord of war" and the "merchant of death," has had his fingers in many bloody conflicts over the years. The Russian arms dealer, who has been in a Thai prison since 2008, is now likely to be extradited to the United States. Will he reveal the names of his backers?
Anyone who meets with an arms dealer in Moscow can expect the rendezvous to take place in a dark bar in the suburbs, while walking in a densely wooded park or perhaps in an underground parking garage. The Starlite Diner on Mayakovsky Square, on the other hand, is an unlikely meeting point. The fast food restaurant is popular with local youth and foreign tourists and is brightly lit, saturated with the smell of hamburgers and covered with Elvis posters.
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More News On Viktor Bout
US expects Bout's 'speedy extradition' from Thailand -- AFP
Thai Court Clears Way to Extradite Alleged Arms Dealer to US -- Voice of America
Thai court dismisses extra charges against Bout -- Reuters
Bout asks Thai parliament for inquiry into case -- RIA Novosti
Thailand faces difficult choice on alleged arms smuggler -- L.A. Times
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