Of the various Russian narratives, the one about Ukrainian biolabs has to be among the dumbest. Sure, it probably resonated more in the immediate aftermath of the Covid era, when societies had become paranoid about health-related topics, but, boy, has it aged poorly. And if you're a Russian agent tasked with spreading this particular narrative, you have to wonder whether they have an ounce of respect for you, because they're essentially putting you through a humiliation ritual.