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Russia later granted Snowden the right of asylum with an initial visa for residence for one year, which was subsequently repeatedly extended. In October 2020, he was granted permanent residency in Russia. In September 2022, Snowden was granted Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin.
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Jun 6, 2023 · The whistleblower, a self-described fervent patriot, is now a Russian citizen. At the end of 2022, the Kremlin granted him Russian nationality, ...
Dec 2, 2022 · “He of course is happy and thankful to the Russian Federation for his citizenship – he's now a fully fledged citizen of Russia,” Kucherena said.
Aug 28, 2023 · He was granted temporary asylum in Russia, which was extended until he was granted permanent residency in 2020. Former intelligence contractor ...
Dec 18, 2022 · Since June 2013, Snowden has found safe haven in Russia. The US government had made it clear that it intended to use its influence and powers ...
Sep 19, 2019 · After being denied asylum by 27 nations, he settled in Russia, where he remains today. "People look at me now and they think I'm this crazy guy, ...
Sep 26, 2022 · Edward Snowden is now a Russian citizen. The whistleblower's lawyer claims he will not be eligible to fight in Ukraine.