'Volunteer battalions', amnesty for prisoners: Is Russia running out of troops for Ukraine war?

As Russia continues to suffer losses in its invasion of Ukraine, now nearing its sixth month, the Kremlin has refused to announce a full-blown mobilization — a move that could be very unpopular for President Vladimir Putin. That has led instead to a covert recruitment effort that includes using prisoners to make up the manpower shortage.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/russia-struggles-to-replenish-its-troops-in-ukraine/articleshow/93498990.cms