Whistleblower Edward Snowden has a new title: Russian citizen.
U.S. authorities have for years wanted Snowden returned to the United States to face a criminal trial on espionage charges.
Snowden said in 2019 that he was willing to return to the U.S. if he’s guaranteed a fair trial.
In fact, in 2016, The Washington Post’s own editorial board opposed granting the whistleblower a pardon.
He is one of 75 foreign nationals listed by the decree as being granted Russian citizenship.