STEPHANOPOULUS: The most famous American in Russia right now is Edward Snowden. Is he invited to Sochi?

PUTIN: The most renowned American in Russia right now is Barack Obama.

STEPHANOPOULUS: But he is not in Russia right now.

PUTIN: Everybody is invited. Mr. Snowden is subjected to the treatment of provisional asylum here in Russia. He has a right to travel freely across the country. He has no special limitation. He can buy a ticket and come here.

STEPHANOPOULUS: And stay as long as he wants?

PUTIN: Yes. Sure, definitely.