I see no coincidence except for the fact that Putin has exercised this tactic several times. It’s documented.
If they were collaborating, which it seems very clear they were, all the more reason for Putin to resort to his old KGB tactics.
Actually it is not “ documented”
It is presumed
You know what deep state wants you to know and you think what they want you to think
Putin= Ex KGB. bad. Black hat. Murders spies - after they are pardoned and traded
Because thats good for future negotiations and getting agents to flip ( not)
Western counterparts = white hats. Like the virtuous John Brennan James Clapper and the UK spy operation in the USA run by and for the DNC and obama. Would never murder or do false flags to achieve their goals.