Authentic? Perhaps. Leaked? Quite possible. When Putin insults the intel chief publicly, on TV, that's not good for moral. Hacked? Also possible.

One of the members of the negotiating team for Ukraine was discovered to be a spy for RU, was arrested and killed. How did they find out?

The assessment reflects what we are seeing even here on the other side of the planet.

It will be interesting to see how donations to Political Action Committees (PACs) that have been flowing from RU dry up. What sanctions will mean to real estate markets in places like London, Miami, New York... There are several banks that are going to be in trouble - not just with outstanding loans not being paid for, but with no more money to launder, nothing to skim 5% from, a big part of their business plan is gone.

The world is finally figuring out the extensive criminal organization that has been ongoing for decades.