Viktor Bout, Russian arms dealer, at center of possible prisoner swap

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he urged Russia s foreign minister to accept a substantial proposal for the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and former U. S. Marine Paul Whelan. Blinken has not confirmed U. S. media reports that the offer on the table includes convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Catherine Herridge reports. , viktorbout, brittneygriner, news CBS Evening News with Norah O Donnell delivers the latest news and original reporting, and goes beyond the headlines with context and depth. Catch the CBS Evening News weeknights at 6:30 p. m. ET on the CBS Television Network and at 10 p. m. ET on the CBS News app. Subscribe to the CBS Evening News YouTube channel: Watch full episodes of CBS Evening News : Follow CBS Evening News on Instagram: Like CBS Evening News on Facebook: