The Interfax news agency says a Russian consular official has confirmed that National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden asked for political asylum in Russia.
Report: Snowden asks for political asylum in Russia
The Interfax news agency claims Snowden's representative handed over his request Sunday
Published July 1, 2013 6:00PM (EDT)
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