Is there actually any evidence showing that this is Russia besides different western media outlets just saying “trust me bro”?

Good boy ralph

What universe do we live in

Question: can he actually do anything?

Really what it comes down to is fear. Fear of something unknown (or even a fear of yourself - repressed homosexuality) breeds hatred. Violence is externalized hatred, which is the ego’s attempt at quelling the fear.

It sounds corny, but the moment folks stop allowing fear to govern their behavior and actions, is the moment when love (lack of fear) can start becoming the norm.