Putin Offers 'Human Rights Defender' Comey Asylum in Russia, Compares Him to Snowden

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Russian President Vladimir Putin offered former FBI director James Comey asylum in Russia on Tuesday, saying Comey was a "human rights activist" who is comparable to U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden.

The Russian leader made the comments during a citizen's question and answer session in which he was asked about the testimony the former FBI head gave to the U.S. Senate's Intelligence Committee last week.
"What is the difference then between the FBI director and Mr. Snowden?" Putin asked, referring to the former U.S. National Security Agency contractor, who was granted asylum in Russia in 2013 after leaking classified information about U.S. spy operations._

"In this case, he (Comey) is not the head of a special service but a human rights activist who defends a certain position," Putin said._
"By the way, if he (Comey) is subject to any sort of persecution in connection with this, we will be ready to give him political asylum in Russia. And he should know about this."

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