Edward Snowden Granted Russian Citizenship After Nine Years in Exile

🔒Edward Snowden, a former NSA contractor, has been granted Russian citizenship after nine years in exile.

🌍There is speculation about Snowden's possible conscription to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine, but his lawyer denies the claim.

🔑Snowden plans to maintain his US citizenship while having dual citizenship in both the US and Russia.

🛂Having Russian citizenship would allow Snowden to cross borders more freely with his family.

🤝Snowden looks forward to the day he can return to the US and be reunited with his family.

Why was Edward Snowden granted Russian citizenship?

—Edward Snowden was granted Russian citizenship after nine years in exile.

Will Edward Snowden be conscripted to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine?

—There is speculation, but his lawyer denies that Snowden will be called up to fight.

Will Edward Snowden give up his US citizenship?

—No, Snowden plans to maintain his US citizenship while having dual citizenship in both the US and Russia.

Will having Russian citizenship affect Edward Snowden's ability to travel?

—Having Russian citizenship would allow Snowden to cross borders more freely with his family.

Does Edward Snowden plan to return to the US?

—Yes, Snowden looks forward to the day he can return to the US and be reunited with his family.

00:06Edward Snowden has been granted Russian citizenship after nine years in exile.

00:23There is speculation about Snowden's possible conscription to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine.

01:59Snowden plans to maintain his US citizenship while having dual citizenship in both the US and Russia.

02:43Having Russian citizenship would allow Snowden to cross borders more freely with his family.

02:55Snowden looks forward to the day he can return to the US and be reunited with his family.