Russian citizenship

Vladimir Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden fled the United States and was given asylum in Russia after leaking secret files in 2013 that revealed vast domestic and international surveillance operations carried out by the NSA, where he worked.

Sep 27, 2022, 06:48 AM IST

President Vladimir Putin grants Russian citizenship to US boxer Roy Jones Jr

President Vladimir Putin on Saturday granted citizenship to US boxer Roy Jones Jr after the American asked for a passport over tea in Moscow-annexed Crimea.

Sep 12, 2015, 18:36 PM IST