Putin says he is OPEN to more prisoner swaps with the U.S. trends now BREAKING NEWS: Putin says he is OPEN to more prisoner swaps with the U.S. after exchanging Griner with the 'Merchant of Death' By Dailymail Reporter Published: 14:52 GMT, 9 December 2022 | Updated: 14:52 GMT, 9 December 2022 Viewcomments Russian President Vladimir Putin has hinted he is open to more prisoner swaps with the U.S. after exchanging WNBA star Brittney Griner for 'Merchant of Death' arms dealer Viktor Bout. 'This is the result of negotiations and the search for compromises. In this case, compromises were found and we aren't refusing to continue this work in the future,' Putin told reporters during a press conference in Kyrgyzstan on Friday morning. It opens the door to the Biden administration to try and get Marine veteran Paul Whelan home. Russian President Vladimir Putin has hinted he is open to more prisoner swaps with the U.S. after exchanging WNBA star Brittney Griner for 'Merchant of Death' arms dealer Viktor Bout Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility