No,they don’t think it was the Russians at ALL. They pulled the “it was the Russians” meme out of their ass to try to rationalize PIAPS’ loss. They are willing to risk WW III just to save face.
Correct.
Yes, the Russian meme was planned all along. And so was the fake reporter surprise and crocodile tears on television.
“It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. It is such stuff as dreams are made on, and the little lie will soon be rounded with a sleep.”