President Vladimir Putin: Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden: Alexei Pushkov, who heads the international affairs committee in Russia's parliament, posted a message on Twitter saying: "Venezuela is waiting for an answer from Snowden. This, perhaps, is his last chance to receive political asylum.", according to CBC. He has been unable to travel further because the United States annulled his passport.Jaua said he expects to consult with Russian officials on Monday about Snowden's situation and An influential Russian parliament member who often speaks for the Kremlin encouraged NSA leaker Edward Snowden on Sunday to accept Venezuela's offer of asylum. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias Jaua said Saturday that his country has not yet been in contact with Snowden, who Russian officials say has been stuck in the transit area of Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport since arriving on a flight from Hong Kong two weeks ago. Russia's President Vladimir Putin, left, shakes hands with Venezuelian President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelan officials say they have not been in touch with Snowden. Alexi Nikolsky/RIA Novosti/Associated Press (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.