Russian troops have ostensibly refocused their efforts in Ukraine to the Donbas region away from toppling Kyiv, and it could be a move to save face, according to experts.

The Russians invaded Ukraine four-and-a-half weeks ago, and the results have been disastrous thus far for them. They have suffered from food and fuel shortages, poor preparation for harsh weather conditions, and Ukrainian resistance forces that have been a much fiercer opponent than the Russians were expecting.

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