I believe that (very fast) torpedo was developed in a place called Skolkovo with the co-operation of none other than “Cankles” and her lovely Cigar aficionado Hubby. Here’s a place to start (from 2019):
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/429292-the-case-for-russia-collusion-against-the-democrats/
I was writing my response while you were doing the same...
I do like your “Demonic” angle🤪