Edward Snowden is granted Russian citizenship by Putin almost a decade after he fled US for leaking NSA secrets

WHISTLEBLOWER Edward Snowden has been granted a Russian citizenship by Vladimir Putin almost a decade after fleeing the US after leaking classified documents from the National Security Agency. Snowden, a former US intelligence contractor, fled the United States back in 2013 and was granted asylum in Russia after leaking sensitive files. Russian President Vladimir Putin has granted whistleblower Edward Snowden a Russian citizenshipReuters For years, US officials have wanted him returned to the United States to face a criminal trial on espionage charges. More to follow…For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at Sun Online. The-sun.com is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheUSSun.