NSA spy leak: Edward Snowden leaves Moscow airport

U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden resigned from the Moscow airport, where he had been living since June, after being exiled temporarily.

Lawyer Mr Snowden said he left after receiving the documents that they need to enter the territory of Russia's Sheremetyevo airport transit zone.

The U.S. has charged Mr. Snowden details spill electronic surveillance program.

Russia's decision is likely to further strain ties with the United States.

Mr. Snowden, later issued a statement via their website. Russian whistleblowing Wikileaks organization for allowing him asylum, and blamed the U.S. government for showing "disrespect" for the law.

"Over the past eight weeks, we have seen the Obama administration shows no respect for the law or in the country. But in the end the law will win, "he said.

BBC's Daniel Sandford in Moscow says that the U.S. reacted strongly worded can be expected shortly.

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday described the development as "a setback for US-Russia relations."

"Edward Snowden, an immigrant who is in the courtroom of the United States is not supposed to be free from the hospital in Russia," he said.

Republican Senator John McCain has said that the harsh condemnation of Russia's actions. "Shame and a deliberate attempt to embarrass the United States."

"It's a slap in the face of all Americans. Now it is time to fundamentally rethink our relationship with [President] Putin's Russia. We need to deal with Russia is that Russia is not as we might wish for, "he said.

Mrs. Snowden arrived in Moscow on June 23 from Hong Kong after his release.

The ambassador has caused ructions over the world.

NSA spy leak: Edward Snowden leaves Moscow airport