Another issue - they've been doing things like having all their folks shelter in their modules when SpaceX docks - but not doing that for this type of stuff.

Also the somewhat odd cracks at SpaceX

Rogozin told Russian media that he doesn’t believe SpaceX can build better rocket engines than Russia can. “Musk is not a technical expert in this matter,” Rogozin said. “He just doesn’t understand what this is about.”

Will be interesting to see how Raptor 2 competes (and yes, Russia has had amazing engines).