This is just a part of Russia's overall playbook. Sow doubt, maintain deniability, gaslight, deflect, and project. It's honestly fascinating to see an entire country treat the global community like an abused spouse.
"Russian restaurant owners in the U.S. say they face harassment over Ukraine war"
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-russia-restaurants-puti...
"Russian businesses in U.S. face threats, vandalism over invasion"
https://www.axios.com/russian-businesses-us-vandalism-threat...
Social media plays a role here.