I think the "end won't be for everyone" thing is too Big to be simply "people have a hard time believing Russia also has good guys". I refuse not only to believe the masses are that stupid, but moreso that the masses' memories are not refined enough to remember long term psyops to that extent. Unless things REALLY heat up with Russia, the average citizen isn't likely to care. Heck, most people have already forgotten they were forced to wear paper ball gags for two years around these parts.

That said, yes. It's pretty clear Russia's has some involvement. They have the history and the chops to be players. I'm hard pressed to think of a sovereign nation with more relevant history. As far as chops, WAREZ Bears from Russia have a long history as well.