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Inside Moscow Airport’s ‘no man’s land’

Updated 2:39 PM EDT, Thu June 27, 2013
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CNN's John Defterios and his crew have been inside the transit zone of Sheremetyevo International Airport for more than 24 hours. Like Edward Snowden, he cannot step foot on Russian soil without special visa clearance. Pictured here on June 26, Defterios surveys part of his new land: Terminals D, E and F.
Inside Moscow Airport's 'no man's land' —
CNN's John Defterios and his crew have been inside the transit zone of Sheremetyevo International Airport for more than 24 hours. Like Edward Snowden, he cannot step foot on Russian soil without special visa clearance. Pictured here on June 26, Defterios surveys part of his new land: Terminals D, E and F.
Amir Daftari/CNN
Transit passengers at Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow eat at a cafe: Edward Snowden is seen on a TV screen in the background.
Inside Moscow Airport's 'no man's land' —
Transit passengers at Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow eat at a cafe: Edward Snowden is seen on a TV screen in the background.
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Snowden was rumored to be heading to Havana, taking  Aeroflot Flight Number 150 from Moscow. However, he did not board the plane, leaving two dozen journalists en route to Havana... with no story to cover.
Inside Moscow Airport's 'no man's land' —
Snowden was rumored to be heading to Havana, taking Aeroflot Flight Number 150 from Moscow. However, he did not board the plane, leaving two dozen journalists en route to Havana... with no story to cover.
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Journalists wait for any sign of Snowden or those who are trying to help him in front of the airport on on June 23, 2013. He has not been spotted yet.
Inside Moscow Airport's 'no man's land' —
Journalists wait for any sign of Snowden or those who are trying to help him in front of the airport on on June 23, 2013. He has not been spotted yet.
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Since the news about Snowden's arrival to Moscow broke, the airport has become a hub for major international news organizations.
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Since the news about Snowden's arrival to Moscow broke, the airport has become a hub for major international news organizations.
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CNN anchor John Defterios and his crew played their own game of cat and mouse to continue doing live reports while "being tracked by burly Russian guards."
Inside Moscow Airport's 'no man's land' —
CNN anchor John Defterios and his crew played their own game of cat and mouse to continue doing live reports while "being tracked by burly Russian guards."
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Media have speculated Snowden might be staying in the airport's Capsule Hotel. The receptionist, however, insists Snowden or anyone assisting him has not stepped foot into the facility.
Inside Moscow Airport's 'no man's land' —
Media have speculated Snowden might be staying in the airport's Capsule Hotel. The receptionist, however, insists Snowden or anyone assisting him has not stepped foot into the facility.
Amir Daftari/CNN
The rooms in the hotel are similar size as large walk-in closets in the U.S.
Inside Moscow Airport's 'no man's land' —
The rooms in the hotel are similar size as large walk-in closets in the U.S.
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Another day, another stakeout at Moscow Airport waiting for Snowden. This time journalists film the flight to Cuba that took off Thursday.
Inside Moscow Airport's 'no man's land' —
Another day, another stakeout at Moscow Airport waiting for Snowden. This time journalists film the flight to Cuba that took off Thursday.
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The international transit zone includes Terminals D, E and F. The rest of the airport is off-limits to anyone without a Russian visa, including Snowden.
Inside Moscow Airport's 'no man's land' —
The international transit zone includes Terminals D, E and F. The rest of the airport is off-limits to anyone without a Russian visa, including Snowden.
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