Edward Snowden leaks information on U.S. spy networks ; he 's living in the U.S. Edward Snowden is hoping to stay in Russia a little , or perhaps a lot , longer . Last summer , Russia granted him temporary asylum ; the term expires July 31 . His lawyer says Snowden made a formal request to grant his asylum in Russia .
Edward Snowden leaks information on U.S. spy networks ; he 's living in the U.S. Last summer , Russia granted him temporary asylum ; the term expires July 31 . His lawyer says Snowden made a formal request to grant his asylum in Russia .