Even if it's from within Russia it doesn't tell you if it's ordered by the government. Not every Anonymous hack is orchestrated by the US government, the same can happen inside Russia.
Unless someone screws up we will probably never know for certain.
Nah it's was always fairly-tale. Russian FSB always cooperated with Visa / Mastercard and international banks when it's had something to do with financial fraud.
They only turn a blind eye on those who work specifically for them.
Unless someone screws up we will probably never know for certain.