Potential Russian financial support and coordination between Julian Assange, WikiLeaks, and Edward Snowden

Summary

Potential Russian financial support and coordination between Julian Assange, WikiLeaks, and Edward Snowden The passage links Assange’s embassy stay funding to Russia‑backed RT and mentions a Russian visa for his deputy, suggesting possible Russian influence. While these connections are known in public discourse, the specific claim of RT sponsoring his weekly program and facilitating a documentary provides a concrete lead for financial‑flow investigation, but lacks new, verifiable details or direct evidence of wrongdoing. Key insights: Assange received a weekly income from the Ecuador embassy sponsored by RT, a Russian‑state funded broadcaster.; Assange’s deputy, Sarah Harrison, obtained a multi‑entry Russian visa for work on a documentary tied to Russian topics.; Snowden contacted Assange in 2013 seeking assistance to leave Hong Kong, indicating possible coordination.