I think it's exactly because they want the James Bond overtones.
A highly elaborate assassination that leaves no doubt on who the perpetrator was, designed to strike fear in to their enemies.. no matter where you hide our organisation and allies will find you etc.
It is also the kind of thing that demands a reaction from the UK government in the face of such an outrageous action. That way when we respond Putin, who has an election looking, can use it as a spot of sabre rattling like the Argies do with the Falklands every time they have an election.
It's international panto played out by little boys with small willies again.
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