Russia Says Putin Orders Troops Near Ukraine Back to Base
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President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops near the Ukrainian border back to base, according to the Kremlin, signaling a possible easing of tensions days before Ukraine’s presidential election.
Putin told forces in the Rostov, Belgorod and Bryansk regions to return to their bases after completing exercises, according to the presidential press service. U.S. and NATO officials said they saw no immediate evidence of a withdrawal, echoing previous cases where Russia has promised to pull back troops from the border, most recently two weeks ago.