This is reported by The New York Times.
"American intelligence officials say they are picking up indications that he may soon mobilize more Russians into the military, adding hundreds of thousands to the 300 000 already called up," the newspaper writes.
Journalists note that in his address to the federal assembly, the dictator will once again declare that he is not only "saving" Ukraine from "Nazism", but saving Russia itself – from being overrun by NATO.
It is indicated that this statement seems ridiculous to Europeans, but it "has become a rallying cry in Moscow."
In addition, the NYT also suggests that the Russian president will present the war in Ukraine "as a battle for the restoration of Russia’s historic lands."
The Russian Federal assembly is scheduled for February 21, and the main subject of Putin’s address is going to be the Russian war against Ukraine, according to Peskov.