USA (bbabo.net), - The US State Department responded to the granting of Russian citizenship to former US intelligence officer Edward Snowden.

The corresponding statement was made by the official representative of the State Department, Ned Price. According to him, this fact speaks of Snowden's devotion to the interests of Russia, which he has "long been demonstrating."

Price noted that the US authorities are aware of reports of Snowden obtaining Russian citizenship, but cannot yet confirm whether this is actually the case.

“The only thing I can say is that Mr. Snowden has long demonstrated his loyalty to Russia. This move only formalized it,” Price concluded.

Earlier, bbabo.net reported that Edward Snowden, a former special agent and former employee of the US National Security Agency, took the oath and received a Russian passport. This was stated on the eve of his lawyer Anatoly Kucherena.

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