Russian Viktor Bout, who was exchanged for American Brittney Griner, gave his first comment following returning to Russia. He thanked everyone who supported him.
“I believed and had no doubt that this day would come. I am grateful for my liberation to everyone: my wife, my mother. Government for support. Many thanks to everyone who helped, who participated and was directly interested. I’m incredibly happy. I received many letters. Thank you to everyone who supported me during this difficult hour,” he said. His words lead in the telegram channel.
Earlier it was reported that Viktor Bout, released from US prison arrived to Moscow. The deal on the exchange of convicts between Russia and the United States took place on December 8. In the US, this exchange has already been called disgrace for America.
Russian Viktor Bout, who was exchanged for American Brittney Griner, gave his first comment following returning to Russia. He thanked everyone who supported him. “I believed and had no doubt that this day would come. I am grateful for my liberation to everyone: my wife, my mother. Government for support. Many thanks to everyone who helped, who participated and was directly interested. I’m incredibly happy. I received many letters. Thank you to everyone who supported me during this difficult hour,” he said. His words are quoted by the Fifth Channel in the telegram channel. Earlier it was reported that Viktor Bout, released from a US prison, flew to Moscow. The deal on the exchange of convicts between Russia and the United States took place on December 8. The United States has already called this exchange a shame for America.
