Quote from: Zlantann on September 17, 2022, 03:33:38 AM

Quote from: Moneyprism on September 15, 2022, 03:46:56 PM

snowden might be deported if putin steps down and russian legislation changes the rules regarding migration.. it's possible that the countries you mentioned above are snowden's destinations.. but i think as long as russia is still having problems with america it's unlikely that snowden will be deported

Edward Snowden's alleged crime could attract life imprisonment or a death sentence. His fate if Putin leaves power would be determined by the government or person that took over power from Putin. If the new government becomes friendly with the US then there is every possibility that he might be extradited to the US where he would face the charges levied against him.

The only countries that Edward Snowden would move to are those that are too friendly with the United States. It was alleged that he applied for political asylum in twenty-one different countries, hence he is well grounded in seeking refuge. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán might give him the opportunity to stay in Hungary or he might even consider going to North Korea if he has limited or no other options.

Hopefully the Russians are never friendly with the USA. I dont suspect they ever will be with the US probably forever having a very hostile and aggressive foreign policy. So long as the CIA is not able to somehow do a coupe and not only overthrow Putin, but every other anti US/NATO member of the Russian government. If anything, there are more hardliners even more aggressive than Putin who probably wouldn't mind taking his place.

I wonder what Snowden will do now that he is a Russian citizen and can be called to join the military? Having him work in Russian cyber security might help Russia combat some of the issues they've been facing.