Putin's Secret Visit to Occupied Ukraine Raises Eyebrows.

Putin's recent visit to Russian-occupied Ukraine was likely a PR exercise to show he is in control of the military situation and compete with Ukrainian President Zelensky. The visit also comes as Russia's spring offensive in eastern Ukraine appears to be petering out with few territorial gains and as Russian forces brace for a major Ukrainian counter-offensive. The trip reflects Putin's wish to see what's going on with his own eyes and to get a feel for the mood, according to a source close to the Defense Ministry.