World | Julian Assange Russia: Give Julian Assange a Nobel Prize It's a change of heart from the Kremlin about WikiLeaks By John Johnson Posted Dec 9, 2010 4:23 PM CST Copied A banner with an image of Julian Assange that reads in Spanish, "We are all Julian Assange," is seen during a press conference in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Miguel Tovar) It wasn't that long ago that Russia was said to be considering dastardly revenge against WikiLeaks. Not any more, apparently. The Guardian quotes a Kremlin insider as saying that "public and non-governmental organizations should think of how to help" Julian Assange. And the quote getting attention: "Maybe, nominate him as a Nobel Prize laureate." The Guardian interprets the anonymous quote as a calculated dig against the US. Russia has apparently concluded that the latest leaks—even though they describe a "mafia state" in Russia—pose far more harm and embarrassment to Washington than to Moscow. Read These Next Her blood isn't compatible with anyone else's. Some of the most explosive Diddy allegations are dropped. Fan who taunted Ketel Marte's mom has been banned by MLB. NJ lifeguard survives after being impaled by an umbrella. Report an error