If you believe that Americans should’ve been better informed, then you surely agree the same applies to Russians at the current time, right?

I also believe that the moon being made out of cheddar would have been great for cheese-lovers here on Earth - that doesn't mean I expect to find moon rocks in the diary aisle.

Whataboutism is a way of derailing

Whine about whataboutism all you want - it's not going to stop me from pointing out your hypocritical double-standards.