NEW : The United States wants Viktor Putin extradited from Thailand . Bout , who is said to be the inspiration for Nicolas Cage 's arms dealer character in the movie `` Lord of War , '' told CNN in 2002 that he never sold arms to the Taliban or al Qaeda . Bout , associate are accused of conspiring to sell weapons to Colombian rebels . British officials say Bout sold arms to the Taliban and al Qaeda . He is said to have inspired Nicolas Cage role in movie ` ` Dogs of War ''
NEW : The United States wants Viktor Putin extradited from Thailand . Bout , associate are accused of conspiring to sell weapons to Colombian rebels . British officials say Bout sold arms to the Taliban and al Qaeda . He is said to have inspired Nicolas Cage role in movie ` ` Dogs of War ''