Edward Snowden Says He's Applying For Russian Citizenship | NPR - 0 views
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Former National Security Agency contractor and whistleblower Edward Snowden announced Monday he plans to seek Russian citizenship, while also maintaining his U.S. nationality.
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Snowden said they are seeking Russian citizenship to ensure they will be able to live with their future son
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Snowden fled the U.S. in 2013 after leaking classified information on domestic and international surveillance programs carried out by the NSA where he worked as a contractor. He previously worked for the CIA from 2006 to 2009.
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He faces criminal charges in the U.S. including espionage and theft of government property related to the leak.
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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia sided with U.S. officials who said that by not submitting the book for a pre-publication review, Snowden violated nondisclosure agreements he signed while working for the NSA and CIA.