That's a false dichotomy. Russia is sending its own citizens into a war without guns, armor, uniforms, training, first aid, etc., and is very transparent about the belief they are at war with "The West." I appreciate journalists who take dangerous assignments, but being an American in Russia and even whispering any dissent is borderline suicidal. It is probably safer on the front line. We know Russia lies, and we know they capture and torture or kill their enemies. What's left to report within the border? Which dept head "falls out of a window" this week?