Please ignore this / This was a hoax

[Catherina]

46. I think Russia is going to make sure he safely gets to Venezuela

His spokesperson stated today that they were very pleased with the Venezuela option and that it was the best possible choice.

Edward Snowden Encouraged By Russian Official To Accept Venezuela's Offer Of Asylum

By LYNN BERRY 07/07/13 04:05 PM

MOSCOW -- An influential Russian parliament member who often speaks for the Kremlin encouraged NSA leaker Edward Snowden on Sunday to accept Venezuela's offer of asylum.

Alexei Pushkov, who heads the international affairs committee in Russia's parliament, posted a message on Twitter saying: "Venezuela is waiting for an answer from Snowden. This, perhaps, is his last chance to receive political asylum."

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias Jaua said Saturday his country hasn't yet been in contact with Snowden, who Russian officials say has been stuck in the transit area of Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport since arriving on a flight from Hong Kong two weeks ago. He has been unable to travel further because the U.S. annulled his passport.

Jaua said he expects to consult with Russian officials on Monday about Snowden's situation.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/07/edward-snowden-venezuela-russia_n_3558780.html

Venezuela asylum offer Snowden's best option: Russian lawmaker

(Reuters) - Political asylum in Venezuela would be the best choice for former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, a senior Russian lawmaker said on Saturday.

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"Asylum for Snowden in Venezuela would be the best solution. That country is in a sharp conflict with the United States," pro-Kremlin lawmaker Alexei Pushkov, chairman of the international affairs committee of Russia's lower house of parliament, said on Twitter.

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http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/07/06/us-usa-security-snowden-lawmaker-idUSBRE96504820130706

I can't find it now but he added something about how the relationship between the US and Venezuela is so bad that this can't make it any worse.