Re: just getting started
There may be a much simpler explanation, which is that the most effective use of any weapon is the publicity surrounding it.
For those of us old enough, remember the nervous commentary surrounding the existence of the exocet missile, right up until the deployment of the phalanx system on US warships. In a similar vein, think on why the North Koreans continually brag about their capabilities and tests.
Perhaps the Ruski's want the world to know that they've found ways to successfully manipulate the masses, because what good is having a new toy if you can't brag about it to everyone else.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
