Putin Gives Edward Snowden Russian Citizenship

According to state-run RIA Novosti and TASS, Putin has given Edward Snowden Russian citizenship, which will undoubtedly increase tensions.

Soon after Russia invaded Ukraine, some in the US media started to wonder, "Where is Edward Snowden? Whistleblower Silent Since Russia Invaded Ukraine  "- read one Newsweek headline from April. The NSA whistleblower became relatively quiet on Twitter as a result of the Ukraine offensive, which had undoubtedly put him in a very bad situation. He had been granted asylum by the Russian government ever since he escaped to their nation from Hong Kong in June 2013 since he had revealed the illegal bulk domestic spying by the NSA and US intelligence.

Snowden's fate is the subject of a startling headline and fresh development that was released by Russian official media on Monday: "Putin signs decree granting Snowden Russian citizenship," according to state-run RIA Novosti. Putin reportedly granted Edward Snowden Russian citizenship, according to ...

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