I am not saying that the Kremlin/FSB is doing all of these things by themselves, but rather influencing others towards that direction. Now, for each counter-argument you have posed:
- What Hamas did in 2023-10-07 was encouraged by Russia, to destabilize that region, distract from the invasion of Ukraine, and, as I previously said, test exactly what works against the Israeli defense systems (that the West uses). They might also want to weaken Mossad to a point, because they are more powerful than they show; sanctions not being applied to Israel is not just because of the ideologies of current Western governments. And Russia definitely funds the current Israeli government, to continue this conflict AND genocide. By the way, Putin is likely holding Trump by the balls to continue this.
- Climate change is funded and influenced by Russia. As one comment pointed out, Russia will be less affected by it. This also might mean that China and Russia are playing the “enemy of my enemy” game.
- “AI” is an obsession, but Russia definitely encourages the techbros — it uses up a lot of energy & water, so of course Russis will be incentivizing Western companies to do so.
Yes, a lot of this is caused by capitalism and imperialism, but Russia is also capitalist and imperialist. In fact, they know it so well, that they are targeting the weakest links first.
No, I am not an astroturfer. I have my own opinions and assumptions, just like anyone else. I have been Lemmy for some time already, have made a couple of posts, and I ain't goddamn funded by any government.