Silviu Posted August 7, 2014 Report Posted August 7, 2014 The individual responsible for one of the most significant leaks in US political history is Edward Snowden, a 31-year-old global surveillance whistleblower and former U.S. intelligence contractor, who has received a three- year residence permit from Russia, his lawyer announced on Today.“On the first of August he received a three-year residence permit,” lawyer Anatoly Kucherena told RT.The NSA whistleblower will not be able to apply for Russian citizenship. He had not asked for political asylum, his lawyer added.“He will be able to travel freely within the country and go abroad. He’ll be able to stay abroad for not longer than three months,” Kucherena said.Snowden is responsible for handing over material from one of the world's most secretive organisations the NSA. The United States has charged him with the theft of government property and communicating classified information.Snowden’s year-long permit to stay in Russia had already expired on 31 July.Sursa Quote
