Victor Bout is a process linked to the war in South Ossetia.

SyuzhetyArest Buta10.03.2009Viktora of Victor Bout's request to release on bail
   Accused the U.S. arms trade Russian Viktor Bout said that it was directed against the political process. On this March 17, reports "Interfax".
"It seems that someone benefits in light of the recent situation that has happened over the last year in South Ossetia, the other conflicts that have, have now a point of tension and as it is warm," - explained Booth. He stressed that for the year consequently did not find any evidence of his involvement in illegal arms trade.
The businessman Viktor Bout was initiated by the American authorities arrested in Thailand in March 2008. U.S. law enforcement authorities believe a major arms dealer Bout. According to investigation, Booth led a trade, in particular, with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. Also, a businessman accused of involvement in the conspiracy against the number of Americans. Bout denies all the charges, arguing that his arrest - a place for refusing to cooperate with American intelligence agencies.
Was there a legitimate arrest Russian, Thai court will decide March 18, 2009. In addition, 17-18 March, the court will consider the defense request to release his Butaw on bail. Then will begin consideration of the extradition of a businessman in the U.S. (formerly Thailand has refused to show self-accusations Bout).