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 for a Russian passport, according to The Washington Post. Snowden escaped to Hong Kong initially after leaving his job at an NSA facility in Hawaii with thousands of classified documents about vast US surveillance programmes. He then decided to leave the hotel out of safety concerns, and one of his lawyers arranged for him to stay with some of his clients in Hong Kong’s community of refugees and asylum seekers.

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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 …

Former CIA director compares Edward Snowden to Trump stealing documents: He's 'hiding in Russia'
2 years, 2 months ago

Former CIA director compares Edward Snowden to Trump stealing documents: He's 'hiding in Russia'

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's stolen White House document scandal continues to move forward in the courts, with intelligence revealing what Trump took with him to Mar-a-Lago when he left. According to former CIA director Leon Panetta, Trump might want to look to Edward Snowden to see what happens to those who take classified documents. Snowden, who revealed classified information, is hiding in …

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 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 …

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

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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 …

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  

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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: …

‘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 …

'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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