Sarkis Darbinyan

A protester in Russia waves a Facebook flag.

As Snowden looks on, Russia cracks down on Internet freedom

Global Politics

Edward Snowden is back in the news. While the former NSA contractor has asked to prolong his stay in Russia, the country is taking steps to expand online surveillance of its own citizens.Edward Snowden is back in the news. While the former NSA contractor has asked to prolong his stay in Russia, the country is taking steps to expand online surveillance of its own citizens.