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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSnowden receives three-year Russian residence permit - lawyer
Former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has received a three-year residence permit from Russia, his Russian lawyer told reporters on Thursday.
"The decision on the application has been taken and therefore starting Aug. 1 2014 Edward Snowden has received a three-year residential permit," Anatoly Kucherena said.
http://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/170667/lbci-news
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Snowden receives three-year Russian residence permit - lawyer (Original Post)
The Straight Story
Aug 2014
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After hearing the president talking about torture he probably felt more safe there
The Straight Story
Aug 2014
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MineralMan
(146,331 posts)1. I hope he's learning Russian. I think he's in for a long stay there.
The Straight Story
(48,121 posts)4. After hearing the president talking about torture he probably felt more safe there
SidDithers
(44,228 posts)2. It's better than 2 rooms at the Ecuadoran embassy, I guess...nt
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randome
(34,845 posts)3. And here is a pic of his new accomodations!
Shit, not even enough room to store boxes.
[hr][font color="blue"][center]A ton of bricks, a ton of feathers, it's still gonna hurt.[/center][/font][hr]
MineralMan
(146,331 posts)5. What a cute little Dacha!
Ichingcarpenter
(36,988 posts)6. He can 'travel outside of Russia up to three months'?
'He said Snowden would be able to apply for Russian citizenship in 5 years, and that in the meantime he is free to travel outside Russia for up to 3 months at a time.'
http://gigaom.com/2014/08/07/snowden-can-stay-in-russia-for-the-next-3-years-government-decides/
Hopefully that means a travel permit?
MohRokTah
(15,429 posts)7. Heh, I thought Putin would have been tired of Snowden by now.
Luminous Animal
(27,310 posts)8. Good.