MOSCOW. Nov 2 (Interfax) - Edward Snowden, a former employee of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and National Security Agency (NSA) who has recently received permanent residence in Russia, is planning to apply for Russian citizenship, Snowden's lawyer Anatoly Kucherena t0ld Interfax.
"Given that Snowden and his wife are expecting their first baby, Edward has asked me to assist in filing his application for Russian citizenship," Kucherena said.