So according to the admitted liar, Apple wasn't justified in sending the threatening letter. They couldn't have possibly suffered any damages, and there is no chance any of the Russian hackers could have been criminally charged. It was all BS by Apple, that is your latest defense of the Russian hackers, correct?
They were completely justified, but C&Ds usually go way over the top in their threats, because that's their purpose -- to threaten.
They couldn't have possibly suffered any damages
They possibly could have, which is why they would sue for damages.
there is no chance any of the Russian hackers could have been criminally charged
You haven't proven the proper conditions exist according to the information in the article.