A new statement from the State Department revealed Russia has spent more than USD 300 million since 2014 trying to influence politics around the world, The Washington Post reported.

According to a cable signed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, the money was given to more than two dozen countries.

Though the specific names of the countries were not given, the statement detailed that the millions were put forward to “support policies and parties sympathetic to Moscow”.

Speaking to The Washington Post, a senior administration official recognized Russian influence in recent elections in Albania, Bosnia and Montenegro. As for Russian"s involvement in Ukraine - a country Russia invaded in February - the official declined to share details.

According to the State Department, Russia’s influence involved using front organizations to funnel money to preferred causes or politicians, per the Post. Among the organizations are think tanks in Europe and state-owned businesses in Central America, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.