Russia Recruiting Syrians for Urban Combat in Ukraine, U.S. Officials Say
Moscow is looking for help from foreign fighters to take cities including Kyiv
(WSJ, March 6)
The Pentagon confirmed March 7 that they believe that to be true And this from NPR:
There are no signs at present that Russia is moving forces from other parts of Russia toward Ukraine, according to the Pentagon.
Now why would Putin be doing the one and not doing the other?