russia's foreign minister. >> translator: he independently chose his route and we learned, as did everyone else, from the mass media. he did not cross the russian border and we think all of the attempts we are now witnessing, attempts to accuse the russian side of violating u.s. law and almost conspireing, accompanied by threats towards us are unfounded and unacceptable. >> ecuador also brushing off washington's call to block asylum in that country. ecuador's president tweeting, we will make with absolute sovereignty the decision we believe is most appropriate. he ended his tweet, oddly, with this, a big hug to everyone and happy week. the u.s. says snowden's betrayal should not be taken lightly. >> people may die as a consequence of what this man did. it is possible the united states will be attacked because terrorists may now know how to protect themselves in some way