Russia announces the withdrawal of part of the troops deployed on the border with Ukraine

Russia announces the withdrawal of part of the troops deployed on the border with Ukraine

“The detachments of the South and West military districts that fulfilled their missions are preparing this Tuesday to return to their bases in trains and troop transfer vehicles,” the Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said.

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Russian tanks.  Image obtained from a video of Agencies.

The Russian Government announced on Tuesday the withdrawal of part of the troops deployed near the border with Ukraine after finishing the maneuvers they were carrying out in the area, given the rise in tensions with the neighboring country in recent months.

“The detachments from the South and West military districts that they fulfilled their missions prepare this Tuesday to return to their bases in trains and troop transfer vehicles,” Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said, according to the Russian news agency Sputnik.

The tension around Ukraine It has increased in recent months due to the deployment of Russian troops along the country’s border, which the international community has understood as a possible preparation for an “invasion”. Russia has denied these accusations. and has accused NATO of increasing military activity in the area.

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, assured on Monday that he sees an agreement with the United States and NATO as possible if “Russia’s proposals” in terms of security “are heard”, although he urged continue trading. Moscow last week rejected the US and NATO response to its proposals.


Source: Eitb

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