Edward Snowden is sticking around in Russia for another three years (Twitter/@KTNKenya).

One of America's most wanted, the former United States intelligence contractor now facing charges in the U.S. for his part in leaking National Security Agency information, received a year of temporary asylum permit.

He was attempting to escape to Latin America and was stranded at an airport in Moscow when the Russian government granted him protection.

The permit has since expired on Aug. 1 and Snowden requested an extension.

In accordance to the new permit, Kucherena said his client will be free to roam around Russia and visit other countries for up to three months.

Snowden's permit caused a rift between the United States and Russia, which deepened when Russia opted to annex Crimea.

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The U.S. government repeatedly urged Russia to return Snowden, promising he will be granted full due process, but his lawyer says there are no valid legal grounds to return him.

"He has not committed any crimes. There are no accusations against him in the Russian Federation," Kucherena said.

Snowden has kept himself mostly hidden from the public eye since his time in Russia began. Kucherena added that Snowden is employed in Russia and works in information technology. He also has security to ensure his safety.

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