Putin: Snowden a dubious present from U.S.

[steve2470]

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57593796/putin-snowden-a-dubious-present-from-u.s/

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday characterized National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden's long stay at a Moscow airport as an unwelcome present foisted on Russia by the United States.

In comments reported by Russian news agencies during a meeting with students, Putin noted that Snowden flew to Moscow on June 23 "without invitation," intending only to transit to another country.

But Putin says the United States intimidated other countries against accepting Snowden, effectively blocking him from flying further.

"Such a present to us. Merry Christmas," he was quoted as telling the students on the Gulf of Finland island of Gogland.

[Renew Deal]

1. Then why doesn't Putin stick him on a plane and ship him out?

[morningfog]

2. Putin says the actions of the US have made him captured in Russia.

No country wants him, no passport. I think Russia is working on a way to get him out, but it isn't easy the way the US has reacted.

[Renew Deal]

3. The US wants him

[steve2470]

6. I'm sure Putin could have him arrested, toss him on an American plane and be done with him

Illegal as hell, it sure would be. I think Putin is not doing that because of domestic pressures and *maybe* he thinks Snowden might be of value in the future to him.

[Renew Deal]

18. That's my point

He could, but I don't think he wants to.

[RC]

13. Because Putin is following international law and does not want to be as lawless as we are.

Our "enemies" are more law abiding and civilized than we are.

[Renew Deal]

19. That's a fantastical comment

[AllINeedIsCoffee]

20. For a cretin. nt

[davidn3600]

15. Putin also doesnt want to look weak and seem like he's yielding to America

The Russian people are actually not too upset that Snowden is there because they think he's sticking up against the American government. If Putin arrests Snowden and hands him back, the Russian people might view that as a sign of weakness which is not good for Putin who was elected on a strong nationalist campaign.

[railsback]

4. An extradition treaty is probably looking pretty good about now.

[randome]

5. LOL! "There are more Snowdens we can send you! Sign here!"

[hr][font color="blue"][center]You should never stop having childhood dreams.[/center][/font][hr]

[flamingdem]

11. This is sitting on Putin's desk right now

He was planning to gift potus at the upcoming summit.

What to do, what to do..

[TheLion]

7. Say there, Vlad?

We didn't make a present of Snowden - he came to you all on his own (and maybe with your help and that of the Chinese, AGAINST our wishes) AND YOU ACCEPTED HIM.

Remember?

[flamingdem]

9. Vlad Putin is in a pickle

He wants him out but made the previous mistake of talking asylum.

Now Snowden needs asylum since no one else is willing to front the money for a private jet.

Putin is saying - ya gotta go son, but how is the question

[flamingdem]

8. It looks like Russia is not willing to provide temporary asylum

If we read between the lines Putin is telling Snowden to scoot

[Scurrilous]

10. It's not to late to regift. n/t

[flamingdem]

12. Re-gifting

Tasteful or tacky?



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[AllINeedIsCoffee]

14. Indeed.

[flamingdem]

16. tee hee hee poot 'n pootie nt

[Hekate]

17. Snowden has been pwned, and now he'll be regifted..