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 espionage charges. https://t.co/24NUK21TAo pic.twitter.com/qLfp47uzZ4 — Edward Snowden September 26, 2022 Notably, Snowden was granted permanent residency rights by Russia in 2020, which cleared the way for him to apply for citizenship. Snowden’s counsel Anatoly Kucherena was quoted by the RIA news agency saying that Snowden’s wife Lindsay Mills would also apply for citizenship in Russia.

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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 …

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 …

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

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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

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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: …

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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