Quote Originally Posted by rory_20_uk View Post
Nothing like an Unknown Foe to get people to gather around the leader.

Putin probably doesn't care who it is - but I'm sure he thanks them.

It would be a classic propaganda move; introduce a threat; invoke fear; people rally to the banner; dangerous time require strong leadership and extended executive power; all Hail the Chief! (this sounds eerily familiar...many times over)

I wouldn't doubt Putin or his cronies orchestrated it.