Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Edward Snowden

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 the NSA.

Edward Snowden speaks via video link during a news conference in New York City, U.S. September 14, 2016

Edward Snowden speaks via video link during a news conference in New York City, U.S. September 14, 2016

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ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 19:06

Updated: SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 23:26