Yeah a known Russian propagandist would say that, obviously. He’s specifically know for reciting Russian dissinformation on Ukraine.

It’s very very tellingyour go to source was a Russian disinfo guy.

Col Jacques baud per Wikipedia: He has been criticized for his relaying of several conspiracy theories, his denial of the Syrian regime's responsibility for several chemical attacks and for his pro-Vladimir Putin positions, including through the sharing of disinformation during Russia's invasion of Ukraine