Bout speaks many languages, including English, French, Portuguese, Tajik, Farsi, Dari, Zulu, Xhosa and Esperanto, [115] most of which he learned while in prison. [116] [112] In popular culture [ edit ] The Hungarian government expressed support for Israel in the 2023 Israel–Hamas war. On 13 October, Orbán stated "Israel has the right to defend itself" and "we will not allow sympathy rallies supporting terrorist organisations". [162] On 22 October, Fidesz parliamentary leader Máté Kocsis announced that the party will introduce a manifesto before the parliament condemning Hamas terrorism. [163] Nationalistic views On 9 December 2022, Viktor Bout gave an interview to Maria Butina for RT, where he stated that he did not think he was important for Russian politics. [106] On 10 December, Bout supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine and said that he would volunteer if given the opportunity and skills. [107] Chris Francescani (27 September 2013). "Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout's U.S. conviction upheld". Reuters. Archived from the original on 24 June 2019 . Retrieved 5 July 2021.

The relationship between the two Vampire Elders was always strained. Viktor, with Amelia's support, undercut Marcus's power as ruler of the Vampire Coven, ensuring Marcus would never have the strength to free his brother. However, Viktor never staged an outright coup against Marcus, as he had been told that should Marcus ever die, all in his bloodline would follow him to the grave - including Viktor. To prevent this from happening, the Chain was constructed, a system in which only one Elder ruled while the other two slumbered. Viktor even domesticated a new breed of the Vampires' enemies, a humanized version of the Werewolves known as Lycans, which he used as watchdogs to guard the Vampires during the daylight hours. Eventually, Viktor was at the center of sparking a new war with the Lycans. Viktor Bout: Russia's released arms dealer joins ultranationalist party". BBC News. 12 December 2022 . Retrieved 12 December 2022.Orbán's second and third premierships have been the subject of significant international controversy, and reception of his political views is mixed. The 2011 constitutional changes enacted under his leadership were, in particular, accused of centralizing legislative and executive power, curbing civil liberties, restricting freedom of speech, and weakening the Constitutional Court and judiciary. [193] For these reasons, critics have described him as an " irredentist," [194] a " right-wing populist," [195] an " authoritarian," [196] " far-right", [197] a fascist, [198] autocratic," [199] a " Putinist," [200] a " strongman," [201] and a " dictator." [202] In February the government decided that plenary sessions of the Hungarian Parliament would be held only every third week. [54] Opposition parties strongly opposed the change, [55] [56] [57] arguing that it would reduce parliament's legislative efficiency and ability to supervise the government. [58] In March, the government also tried to replace the National Assembly rule that requires a two-thirds majority vote with one of a simple majority, but the Constitutional Court ruled this unconstitutional. [59] On 12 December 2022, Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) leader Leonid Slutsky announced that Bout had joined the LDPR. [108] On July 2, 2023, Viktor was nominated to run for a seat in the Legislative Assembly of Ulyanovsk Oblast as a member of the LDPR. [109] Personal life [ edit ]

Extradition of 'arms dealer' Viktor Bout goes ahead". BBC News. 16 November 2010. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018 . Retrieved 21 June 2018. Mydans, Seth (16 November 2009). "Russian Arrives in U.S. to Face Arms Charges". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 30 December 2011 . Retrieved 16 November 2010. In 2021, the parliament transferred control of 11 state universities to foundations led by allies of Orbán. [109] [110] The Mathias Corvinus Collegium, a residential college, received an influx of government funds and assets equal to about 1% of Hungary's gross domestic product, reportedly as part of a mission to train future conservative intellectuals. [111]Thailand rejects Bout extradition". BBC News. 11 August 2009. Archived from the original on 11 August 2009 . Retrieved 11 August 2009. On 18 November 2010, shortly after Bout's extradition to the United States, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's aide Sergei Prikhodko said that Russia had "nothing to hide" in Bout's criminal case stating, "it is in our interest that the investigation ... be brought to completion, and [Bout] should answer all the questions the American justice system has." [80] [81] Viktor had a complicated relationship with Marcus. He appeared to view Marcus as an equal, but cruelly derided his attachment to his Werewolf brother William and thought nothing of deceiving him to capture William, though he claimed it was for the good of the Vampire species. He also resented the idea of answering to an impetuous youth due to his pride. Viktor also took steps to undermine Marcus's power and ensure he could never find and release William, implying that he was suspicious of his sire and never fully trusted him. a b Лекция А.Бинецкого «Лоббизм и дипломатия в современных условиях». МГИМО. 11 January 2017. Archived from the original on 10 December 2022 . Retrieved 14 December 2022– via YouTube. a b Light, Felix (1 August 2022). "Who is Viktor Bout, arms dealer linked to swap for Americans held by Moscow?". Reuters . Retrieved 1 August 2022.

André Verlöy. "The Merchant of Death". Archived from the original on 6 July 2010 . Retrieved 7 April 2010. On 16 June 1989, Orbán gave a speech in Heroes' Square, Budapest, on the occasion of the reburial of Imre Nagy and other national martyrs of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. In his speech, he demanded free elections and the withdrawal of Soviet troops. The speech brought him wide national and political acclaim. In summer 1989, he took part in the opposition round table talks, representing Fidesz alongside László Kövér. [44] Orbán in 1997 as leader of the opposition As a solution to the fear-resultant hallucinations experienced by the divers underwater, which were leading many to fatal watery ends, Viktor devised a helmet that would allow an operator on the surface to bypass the wearer's fear-response and effectively control the diver. A heated discussion between Viktor and Jayce on free will and mental enslavement turned bitter and the two vowed never to work together again. Jayce later reported the incident to the college masters, who then expelled Viktor for work that violated basic human dignity- work that, in Viktor's eyes, would have saved lives. After returning to Russia, Bout joined the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia in 2022 and stood to run for a seat in the Legislative Assembly of Ulyanovsk Oblast as a member of the LDPR on July 2, 2023. [4] [5] Early life [ edit ] A later report in March by the Brussels-based International Federation of Journalists criticized the Hungarian government for improper political influence in the media, as the country's public service broadcaster teetered close to bankruptcy. [63] Numerous political scandals during 2001 led to a de facto, if not actual, breakup of the coalition that held power in Budapest. A bribery scandal in February triggered a wave of allegations and several prosecutions against the Independent Smallholders' Party. The affair resulted in the ousting of József Torgyán from both the FKGP presidency and the top post in the Ministry of Agriculture. The FKGP disintegrated and more than a dozen of its MPs joined the government faction. [64] EconomyTo coincide with the parliamentary election in the spring of 2022, Orbán announced a four-question referendum regarding LGBTQ issues in education. It did not pass. [124] It came after complaints from the European Union (EU) about anti-LGBTQ discriminatory laws. [125] Human rights groups condemned the referendum as anti-LGBT rhetoric that supported discrimination. [126] [127]

Bout's origins are unclear. United Nations documents and Bout himself both state his birthplace as Dushanbe, Tajik SSR, Soviet Union (now the capital of Tajikistan), and that his date of birth is most likely 13 January 1967, although several other dates are possible. [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] He has an older brother named Sergei Bout. [12] [13] [14] Following the deaths of Marius and Semira, Selene, David (revealed to be the son of Amelia) and Lena are made the new Vampire Elders, taking the places of Viktor, Amelia, and Marcus. In an ending narration, Selene notes that she was once hunted for killing an Elder and she has now become one herself.On returning home from Oxford, he was elected Member of Parliament from his party's Pest County Regional List during the 1990 parliamentary election. He was appointed leader of the Fidesz's parliamentary group, in this capacity until May 1993. [45] Viktor had an obsessive, idealistic personality, and was a workaholic. He was a self-described methodical, logical and thorough person, and is implied to previously have been emotional. He was interested in how techmaturgy could help society. Around 1210 A.D., Viktor had a daughter named Sonja with a woman named Ilona. Much of Viktor's relationship with Ilona is unknown. Ilona died in labor. Selene - Michael Corvin - Marcus Corvinus - Alexander Corvinus - William Corvinus - Kraven - Andreas Tanis In 2021 his party proposed legislation to censor any "LGBT+ positive content" in movies, books or public advertisements and to severely restrict sex education in school forbidding any information thought to "encourage gender change or homosexuality". The law has been likened to Russia's restriction on "homosexual propaganda." [116] German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen harshly criticized the law, [117] while a letter from sixteen EU leaders including Pedro Sánchez and Mario Draghi warned against “threats against fundamental rights and in particular the principle of non-discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation”. [118]