Colonel Lev Korolkov, Russian expert in crisis situations, veteran Foreign Surveillance Service, in an interview with the Voice of Russia has this to say about the possibility of granting political asylum to Edward Snowden in Moscow.The procedure of granting political asylum is determined by legislation now in force, which stipulates that in case a person asks for granting him political asylum due to persecution in his home country or in a third country on political motives and political considerations, and this does not contradict general foreign policy ideology of our country, such requests are examined, and relevant decisions are taken.
Earlier, such decisions were taken by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, but at present, the President takes the decision, subscribes and prepares the Foreign Ministry for following the procedure.
Edward Snowden chose Hong Kong with good reasons. Hong Kong enjoys significant autonomy, but this is mainly financial autonomy. Politically, the upper hand belongs to the Chinese government rather than the government of Hong Kong.
For a reason, Snowden announced his presence in Hong Kong and unmasked illegal practices by the CIA while staying there. This means that he had some contacts with Chinese comrades.
The reason here is that Snowden has already caused huge damage. He has created a scandal. But he possesses an unspecified amount of secrets.
Is it worth the revealed information to grant him political asylum and worsen relations for such a small matter?
But the US is in debt to us for Bout who is in an American prison under very tough conditions. Consequently, I believe that it’s worth reminding the US of the presence of obvious mutuality.
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