Edward Snowden goes to apply for Russian citizenship

Edward Snowden, a former US National Security Agency and CIA contractor who has been receiving political asylum in Moscow, Russia for more than seven years, is reportedly preparing to become a Russian citizen.

He recently made the official announcement that he would like to reunite with his family, who have been separated for years. "After years of separation from our parents, my wife and I have no desire to be separated from our son. That's why, in this era of pandemics and closed borders, we're applying for dual US-Russian citizenship." He mentioned on his Twitter account.

Snowden and his wife, Lindsay, are currently expecting their first child, and will be granted Russian citizenship upon his birth. Snowden said he and his wife were seeking dual US-Russian citizenship and would care for their child, even if he lived in Russia, according to the American values ​​he loved. "Our goal is to make our son feel like he's in the country of his birth, no matter where he is."

Snowden has been accused of leaking classified information to the U.S. National Security Agency and the CIA. Authorities in the United States have told Russia that he should be deported to the United States to investigate the allegations. If convicted, he faces up to 30 years in prison.

Author : WIDECCTV.COM