This is a shoddy piece unworthy of Pepe which would not be out of place on the page of a UK tabloid.

Beg to differ. He is a 'covert' so to speak realising that western narrative doesn't work. Why is that controversial?

Conjecture goes both ways. For example:

"The Budanov connection is betrayed by the modus operandi" (where,s the connection with Budanov?)

Seems obvious, but then what 'proof' do you need, he says it as it is, surely.

I think he is likely to have better analytical skills than your good self, dear ceeemac6666, as he is currently in Moscow, but then what do I know?