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The troops are "threatened with summary execution" if they fail to follow orders.
Children are reportedly going grey, and asking for peace this festive season.
Ordinary Russians have also been urged to donate musical instruments to the front line.
"Is there something that can be done to accelerate the Ukrainians getting to a better position?"
A senior army boss is also rumoured to have been fired by Vladimir Putin amid mounting concern in Moscow at how the conflict is going.
It is the first time in a decade that he will not hold the traditional Q&A.
Moscow's place on the international stage is looking increasingly precarious as the war progresses.
Members of Parliament found themselves caught up in porn scandals, Spice Girl beef and jungle life. And that's just the Tories.
UK intelligence says other areas are "likely to come under increasing pressure" in order to help fund the military action.
Moscow is offering Iran "an unprecedented level" of support in return, according to the ministry of defence.