Viktor Bout. File photoWASHINGTON, Oct 13 Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov told reporters that he visited compatriot Viktor Bout in an American prison and talked with him for an hour and a half. «First of all, the visit is aimed at showing Russia's support for our compatriot,” Antonov said. He added that during the hour and a half conversation, “the Americans did not disturb and all the necessary conditions were created.” Bout, according to him, is in good physical and mental condition. he said that he even began to forget some Russian words a little, because there was no one to talk to. weeks,” Antonov said. He added that Bout had been ill with a cold some time ago — “not covid”. «All the necessary assistance was provided to him,» the ambassador added. The Russian, according to him, was interested in everything that was happening in his homeland — from the course of the conflict in Ukraine to the latest literature and cinema. «He is a man of a rich soul, great knowledge. He is even here continues to … study Chinese. He has already learned 500 hieroglyphs. Knows Persian. Today I will not list the languages that he knows. This is very inspiring,» Antonov said. financial support for terrorism. The Russian insists on his innocence. The US authorities, according to media reports, are offering to exchange him for Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, two Americans who are serving sentences in Russian prisons. Bout has been sentenced to 25 years in prison and has been behind bars since 2008, when he was arrested in Thailand. prisoners
