What possible reason would the Russian mafia have to attack the US? Of course they are here, they are definitely here (any visit to Brighton Beach in Brooklyn will assure you of that), but they are fundamentally businessmen and not very politically inclined at all. My point is that your suggestion is very very flawed, and seems to be coming from a perspective of zero Russian cultural understanding (forgive me if I am wrong).
The bottom line is that Russia is not looking for trouble with the USA, they are just looking to flex their muscles on the world stage (and protect the interests of Russians!). Our government is still in Cold War mode and is afraid of anyone else flexing. Obama and his incompetent State and Defense Depts. are doing all of the poking that is going on.
What possible reason would the Russian mafia have to attack the US?>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Because they can be paid to do it.