Guardian.co.uk, By: Miriam Elder, 07/02/2013
Edward Snowden has withdrawn his request for political asylum from Russia, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, further adding to the uncertainty over the US whistleblower's future. A spokesman for Russian president Vladimir Putin said Snowden withdrew the request after Putin's statement making clear that he would be welcome only if he stopped "his work aimed at bringing harm" to the United States.
"Snowden really asked to remain in Russia," Dmitry Peskov, the spokesman, said. "Learning yesterday of Russia's position … he abandoned his intentions and his request to get the possibility to stay in Russia." Russia has refused to hand over Snowden, charged under espionage laws in the US after leaking top-secret documents on US surveillance programmes. He has been kept hidden away since 23 June, when he landed in Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport from Hong Kong.
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I think Getting out of Russia Is a Good Idea
I don't think you could trust the Russian Imperialism to protect your rights. They tend to be as crooked as the path of a river.
Don't piss them off but go graciously and thank them for your stay. What they did to the Soviet block countries after WWII is beyond genocide to humanity. They are snakes. I hope you get the hell out of there safely. You have a very powerful being working for you and that is God and humanity guiding your way. Stay safe, my brother.