Putin Grants Russian Citizenship To Edward Snowden - MSNBC Reports

[Rhiannon12866]

Edward Snowden, the whistleblower who leaked secret files about the National Security Agency, has been granted Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin. NBC's Priscilla Thompson has details. - Aired on 09/26/2022.

[Historic NY]

1. cannon fodder

[Rhiannon12866]

2. That was my first thought, too!

[Gaugamela]

3. Because if you expose how the national security state spies on

everyone while defying the constitution then fuck you.

You belong in the gulag.

Isn’t that right?

[Rhiannon12866]

4. I'd imagine that the timing is because Putin is not a big fan of the U.S. right now

And Snowden sought sanctuary in Russia because he was in deep trouble here.

[Gaugamela]

5. Exactly.

[PortTack]

6. Such a prize! Wow russian citizenship. I know I'd be out celebrating.

[Irish_Dem]

7. What is Putin up to with this move?