The White House: President Barack Obama

President Barack Obama: In its first public response to Russias move in defiance of U.S. wishes, the Obama administration said it was not a positive development for U.S.-Russia relations and said that it undermined Russias record of law enforcement co-operation with the U.S. The White House added that it is re-evaluating whether President Barack Obama should attend an upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. Russia grants Snowden temporary asylum, angering Washington The United States is extremely disappointed in Russias decision to grant asylum to National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, the White House said Thursday. Snowden will cease leaks, start to build a new life in Russia (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.