He knew what he was doing by going to Russia by way of Hong Kong. He's a damn smart guy that guy. I am curious what will happen when his asylum runs out. Technically speaking, by international law he should be fine as Russia will have legal standing to provide him permanent asylum based on the threat to his life.

We have to remember, we are talking about our government, the same types that while fighting a war on drugs are also making deals with the Cartels that consolidates power under one and permits import of drugs into our country.