Top U.S. intelligence official said it was possible Russian intelligence has ties to Iran . Snowden , a former NSA contractor , leaked sensitive U.S . information to Russia . Facing federal charges in the United States , Snowden is now living under asylum in Russia .
Top U.S. intelligence official said it was possible Russian intelligence has spoken to Snowden . Snowden , a former government contractor , leaked sensitive U.S surveillance information to media . Facing federal charges in the United States , Snowden is now living under asylum in Russia .