Russian President Vladimir Putin said he hopes the diplomatic nightmare surrounding NSA leaker Edward Snowden is soon over.
The USA Today reports that Putin wants Snowden to leave the country at the “earliest opportunity.”
“As soon as there is an opportunity for him to move elsewhere, I hope he will do that. He is familiar with the conditions of granting political asylum, and judging by the latest statements, is shifting his position. The situation is not clear now,” Putin said.
Snowden has been in legal limbo in the transit area of Moscow’s main international airport.
