@Dig_Dug I don’t know, but it seems like “Russia” may almost be an accurate answer. That is, while I’ve only had prolonged conversations with a half-dozen or so Russians over the years, I think 100% of them have brought in one flavor or another of severely bizarre, violent, and/or delusional views and ideas. I guess I should make that a question here.
This person otherwise seemed intelligent, educated, experienced, and somewhat sympathetic, positive, and interesting.