US intelligence report reveals secret Russian funding since 2014
Russia has secretly spent more than $ 300 million to fund political parties in other countries around the world since 2014, a senior US presidential administration official revealed, citing an intelligence report, CNN reported.
“In its review, the intelligence community found that Russia has secretly transferred more than $ 300 million and plans to secretly transfer at least one hundred million more to foreign political parties, officials and politicians in more than two dozen countries and four continents during that period, “the official told reporters, adding that” Russia may have transferred additional funds covertly in cases that went unnoticed. “
Russia is motivated by “attempts to favor certain political parties and undermine democracy in all these countries,” the official said, adding: “Our view is that one of the most effective ways to counter Russian covert influence is to expose it.” . .
The information known so far specifically names Albania, Bosnia and Montenegro. Two dozen countries are involved, the report says.
The United States is expected to share information contained in the report with allies in December, which was ordered by officials in President Biden’s administration earlier this summer. “The US intelligence community has informed the selected countries about covert Russian funding for their specific political environments. We keep these conversations confidential given the sensitivity of the data and to allow these countries to improve the integrity of their elections, “added the US official.
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