Russian intelligence labeled Edward Snowden as an "espionage source" and allegedly facilitated his exfiltration to Moscow

The passage suggests that Russian services deliberately recruited Snowden as a source, implying state-level exploitation of a U.S. whistleblower. It provides a specific claim about Russian intent and Russian intelligence uses the term "espionage source" for moles and volunteers. Snowden was reportedly classified by Russian services as an espionage source in June 2013. The passage implies Russia’s