>After some events in the past that nearly caused a nuclear world war they talk to each other. I think this whole Russia narrative is for the stupid sheep that have to live under a constant fear and need an enemy to support and prove their black and white, simple view of the world.
You're not thinking deep enough.
Of course the narrative is for the sheep.
But how would Russia believe the moves their 100-year adversary were on the up and up?
Maybe with coded messages to provide transparency?
It's a real simple test though.
Use the Cyrillic alphabet on the clock message templates, translate from Russian.
Simple yes now: Does it send a message?
If not, we keep looking.
If so…. boom.