Summary
- Viktor Bout, a notorious Russian arms dealer, has been linked to supplying weapons to the Houthi rebels in Yemen.
- The Houthis have been engaged in a long-standing conflict with the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
- The United States has imposed sanctions on Bout for his involvement in weapon trafficking activities.
- International efforts are being made to cut off the flow of weapons to the Houthis and bring an end to the conflict.