I would have to say that I agree with you completely... but I'm a sympathizer for the Russian people, if you haven't noticed, that many of them are beginning to yearn for the relief from there bondage from schism by the implementation of the Consecration to Our Lady...
I don't think the dude gives a rip about the Russian people, but instead was just getting a manipulative dig in.
I certainly wouldn't take his word about what Matthew has or hasn't done either, or if it is shown that M has done as charged I'd not be to ready to conclude as to why.
Plus if you think about it, what kind of creature does something like this? 'Just makin' you laugh...'
"Sure, really, I believe you; no, really really..."