Just as a point of analysis, we can notice that Russia doesn't have much to say about this latest "bombshell", whatever it's source or veracity. Or one may say equally that Russia has made comment about such matters many times, all to no effect.

It should be understood that the Russians understand--and regrettably so--that we are at a time when words have failed to change conditions, and new truths will be created with drones, tanks, and artillery shells.

This is what they are doing now and will keep doing until all the goals are achieved. And they do not care what anyone's opinion is. Obviously not, and why would they? If someone felt so strongly in opposition, what might they do? Show up on the battlefield and try to kill them? It's already happening.

It seems quite transparent, but I find little analysis that reflects this.