The Kremlin is believed to have been thrown into anarchy following a number of blows to Vladimir Putin's regime, as the planned invasion of Ukraine slows.
Putin is reported to be livid at his military failures so far, however, the Kremlin has denied asking China for weapons to assist them.
The invading troops have scarcely moved in recent days and the Russian attack is now mostly focused on intense shelling and airstrikes.
Efforts to eliminate Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky have been thwarted with a "hit squad" sent into Kyiv reported to have been squashed by double agents.
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