Former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, wanted by the United States for leaking extensive secrets of its electronic surveillance programmes, has been given a three-year residence permit by Russia, his Russian lawyer said on Thursday.
'Snowden receives 3-year Russian residence permit'
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First Published: Aug 08 2014 | 12:08 AM IST
