Maybe so, but the WashPo and NYSlimes apear to be a propaganda outlet for this administration, so why not check out all sources when attempting to discern the truth?
Without doubt they are. Just pointing out that the Russians are very slick when it comes to putting out disinformation and employing complex acts of deception. The Russians are great chess players, thinking many moves ahead of their opponents, while most of us, unfortunately, suck at simple checkers.