BREAKING: Edward Snowden was granted Russian citizenship via a decree from President Vladimir Putin, according to Russian media.
The U.S.-born dissident was granted Russian citizenship in a sudden decree on Monday, though he's been residing in the country since 2013, several state media outlets reported. He sought and was temporarily granted asylum in the country after blowing the whistle on the National Security Agency's use of mass surveillance. After several renewals, in October 2020 he was granted permanent residency in the country, according to U.S. News.
Snowden was already allowed to travel freely in the country as part of his residency permit, but citizenship will give him added benefits.The whistleblower has served as a constant critic of the U.S. government in exile through social media and several media appearances.
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