Russia Reframes War Goals: Is This A Face-Saver?
President Biden meets Poland's president as he wraps up a visit to Europe intended to bolster unity over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. His trip came even as there were indications that Moscow might be scaling back its military ambitions. In a potentially significant shift, the Russian army says it will now focus on the complete 'liberation' of the eastern Donbass region, territory claimed by Russian-backed separatists in the east. On LRC we ask, is this a face-saver for Russia in the face of unexpected resistance by Ukraine?
