Try explaining to them about the coup in 2014. That is easy to demonstrate, and should help to show, especially those who are conservative and no fans of Hussein, that moves have been being made against Russia for many years.
HOUSTON: "An armed man is in custody after reportedly holding one or more hostages inside a southwest Houston building. Houston Police Department gave the update Monday morning after commanders, SWAT and hostage negotiators were sent to the scene located at 2401 West Bellfort Ave. The address belongs to Houston Scottish Rite, a freemasonry."
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/armed-man-reportedly-holding-hostages-inside-sw-houston-building-hpd-says