Russia Grants Snowden One-Year Asylum by Stephen Lendman On June 23, he arrived in Moscow. He applied for asylum. He’s been stuck in Sheremetyevo Airport transit zone limbo. Putin was clear and unequivocal. He won’t extradite him. No treaty obligation exists. Official requests don’t matter.  Snowden’s initial ordeal ended. A greater one awaits. He’s able … Continue reading Russia Grants Snowden One-Year Asylum