Igor Korotchenko, Editor-in-Chief of the Natsionalnaya Oborona magazine, said that ex-agent of the CIA Edward Snowden could not leave Russia without risk. Forced landing of the Bolivian president’s plane and closing the aerospace of France and Portugal proves the point.
The ex-agent will most likely avoid using a passenger plane, because it would be forced to land in the US or Europe. The only solution is to stay in Russia and request political asylum.
Commenting on the Proton-M launch, the official said that it was a technical aspect. It was either a technological mistake or poor navigation.