
I used to be in IT and so understand it’s not how the internet works, but… I would cut all internet traffic from Russia. If they use another country as a proxy, I would give that country time to respond and then cut all internet traffic to them too. Eventually you will either isolate a few countries who are bad actors or you will isolate yourself. Either way it’s a win.
I think it’s quite simple, really. In the absence of truth comes speculation. It’s not important who the “they” is and is irrelevant to the topic being challenged. What is important is to find a path to truth that can regain the public’s trust. “Extreme” transparency will now be required in order to regain that trust. As always the pendulum swings to great lengths and effectiveness.