Edward Snowden believed to still be in transit in Moscow airport
- 11 years ago
Former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden is believed to still be in the transit area of a Moscow airport.
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed on Tuesday that Snowden is in Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport.
And he ruled out handing Snowden to Washington, saying the 30-year-old is free to leave.
Earlier, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he would consider housing him, if Snowden lodges an asylum request.
WikiLeaks anti-secrecy group said Snowden is headed for Ecuador and is travelling on a refugee document of passage provided by the Ecuadorian government.
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed on Tuesday that Snowden is in Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport.
And he ruled out handing Snowden to Washington, saying the 30-year-old is free to leave.
Earlier, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he would consider housing him, if Snowden lodges an asylum request.
WikiLeaks anti-secrecy group said Snowden is headed for Ecuador and is travelling on a refugee document of passage provided by the Ecuadorian government.