Whistleblower Edward Snowden granted permanent residency in Russia, reports say
4 years, 2 months ago

Whistleblower Edward Snowden granted permanent residency in Russia, reports say

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Edward Snowden has been granted permanent residency rights to live in Russia in a step towards citizenship, according to Reuters. Mr Snowden, 37, was granted asylum in Russia after fleeing the United States in 2013 and leaking classified documents detailing the mass surveillance programme of the country's intelligence apparatus. While Donald Trump has considered pardoning Mr Snowden, attorney general William Barr has said he is "vehemently opposed" to pardoning someone who had given classified information to America's enemies. "Of course I would like to return to the United States," Mr Snowden told CBS co-hosts Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil.

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Edward Snowden swears allegiance to Russia, receives new passport
2 years, 1 month ago

Edward Snowden swears allegiance to Russia, receives new passport

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Snowden receives Russian passport, takes citizenship oath
2 years, 1 month ago

Snowden receives Russian passport, takes citizenship oath

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, who fled prosecution after revealing highly classified surveillance programs, has received a Russian passport and taken the citizenship oath, Russian news agencies quoted his lawyer as saying Friday. Lawyer Anatoly Kucherena was reported as saying that Snowden got the passport and took the oath on Thursday, about three months after Russian President …

Edward Snowden's Case: Leaked Files, Media Disclosures, and Safe Haven in Russia
2 years, 3 months ago

Edward Snowden's Case: Leaked Files, Media Disclosures, and Safe Haven in Russia

The Quint  

"The reality is I never intended to end up in Russia. I had a flight booked to Cuba onwards to Latin America and I was stopped because the United States government decided to revoke my passport and trap me in the Moscow Airport," the American whistleblower had said in an interview with NBC News. For instance, news anchor Maria Makeeva …

US whistleblower Edward Snowden granted Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin
2 years, 3 months ago

US whistleblower Edward Snowden granted Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin

Op India  

On September 26, President Vladimir Putin granted Russian citizenship to former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden. Russian President Vladimir Putin signs a decree granting Russian citizenship to former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden: Reuters pic.twitter.com/ejvK7IFpE6 — ANI September 26, 2022 The US authorities have been trying to bring Snowden back to the United States to face a criminal trial on …

Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Snowden
2 years, 3 months ago

Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Snowden

Hindustan Times  

President Vladimir Putin on Monday granted Russian citizenship to former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, nine years after he exposed the scale of secret surveillance operations by the National Security Agency. Snowden, 39, fled the United States and was given asylum in Russia after leaking secret files in 2013 that revealed vast domestic and international surveillance operations carried out by …

Putin Grants Russian Citizenship To US Whistleblower Edward Snowden
2 years, 3 months ago

Putin Grants Russian Citizenship To US Whistleblower Edward Snowden

The Quint  

He was granted permanent residency in Russia in 2020 and said at the time that he planned to apply for Russian citizenship, without renouncing his American citizenship. The whistleblower's lawyer, Anatoly Kucherena, told Russia’s state news agency RIA Novosti that the former contractor’s wife, Lindsay Mills, an American who has been living with him in Russia, will also be applying …

Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Snowden
2 years, 3 months ago

Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Snowden

Al Jazeera  

Former US security contractor Snowden is one of 75 foreign nationals listed by the decree as being granted Russian citizenship. President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian citizenship to former US security contractor Edward Snowden, according to a decree signed by the Russian leader. Snowden is one of 75 foreign nationals granted Russian citizenship by the decree published on an official …

'Not disappointed': US whistleblower Snowden after he goes unpardoned by Trump
3 years, 11 months ago

'Not disappointed': US whistleblower Snowden after he goes unpardoned by Trump

Hindustan Times  

American whistleblower Edward Snowden on Wednesday said that he was not disappointed to go unpardoned by US President Donald Trump, calling him a man “who has never known a love he had not paid for.” Hours before leaving the White House, Trump pardoned 73 people, including his former aide Steve Bannon and other allies, but left the whistleblower out of …

Edward Snowden’s wife shares photos of their newborn first child amid calls for Trump pardon
4 years ago

Edward Snowden’s wife shares photos of their newborn first child amid calls for Trump pardon

The Independent  

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Edward Snowden and wife apply for Russian citizenship ahead of son’s birth
4 years, 2 months ago

Edward Snowden and wife apply for Russian citizenship ahead of son’s birth

The Independent  

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Russia grants Edward Snowden permanent residency; not considering citizenship application, says lawyer
4 years, 2 months ago

Russia grants Edward Snowden permanent residency; not considering citizenship application, says lawyer

Firstpost  

Snowden, who has occasionally criticised Moscow’s policies, said that he was willing to return to the US if he’s guaranteed a fair trial Moscow: Former US security contractor Edward Snowden has been granted permanent residency in Russia, his lawyer said Thursday. Snowden, a former contractor with the US National Security Agency, has been living in Russia since 2013 to escape …

Edward Snowden granted permanent residency in Russia
4 years, 2 months ago

Edward Snowden granted permanent residency in Russia

Hindustan Times  

Fugitive US whistleblower Edward Snowden has been granted permanent residency in Russia, his lawyer said on Thursday. Snowden is wanted in the United States on espionage charges after he leaked information showing that agents from the National Security Agency were collecting telephone records of millions of US citizens. When asked whether Snowden planned to apply for Russian citizenship, Kucherena said: …

Trump poised to look into pardon for Edward Snowden
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump poised to look into pardon for Edward Snowden

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has said he will consider pardoning Edward Snowden, …

‘People Say He Did Very Bad Things’: Trump to 'Take a Look' at Pardoning Snowden
4 years, 4 months ago

‘People Say He Did Very Bad Things’: Trump to 'Take a Look' at Pardoning Snowden

News 18  

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he will "take a look" at pardoning Edward Snowden, the former US intelligence contractor who revealed in 2013 that the US government was spying on its citizens. He replied that he was "not that aware" of Snowden's situation -- but that he plans to look into it, calling the controversy a "split decision." "Many …

Edward Snowden ‘would love’ to be granted asylum in France
5 years, 4 months ago

Edward Snowden ‘would love’ to be granted asylum in France

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Whistle blower Edward Snowden …

'Protecting whistleblowers is not a hostile act': Edward Snowden seeks asylum in France
5 years, 4 months ago

'Protecting whistleblowers is not a hostile act': Edward Snowden seeks asylum in France

Firstpost  

Edward Snowden, living in Russia since leaking classified documents showing the scope of post-9/11 US government surveillance, wants to claim asylum in France. Paris: Whistleblower Edward Snowden, living in Russia since leaking a trove of classified documents showing the scope of post-9/11 US government surveillance, wants to claim asylum in France, according to an interview published on Saturday. Recalling he …

Edward Snowden calls Russian government 'corrupt' as the country continues to provide safe haven from US arrest
6 years, 6 months ago

Edward Snowden calls Russian government 'corrupt' as the country continues to provide safe haven from US arrest

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