Ukraine Says Russian Troops Pulling Back From Border
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Russian troops are pulling back from the border with Ukraine, the government in Kiev said, calling it a positive step toward ending a six-month insurgency.
President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to withdraw from Ukraine’s borders on Oct. 11. About 17,600 soldiers, who were on drills since the summer in the Rostov region, are returning to their permanent bases, according to a statement on the Kremlin’s website.