Putin withdraws troops from Ukrainian borders

Russian’s President Vladmir Putin today ordered troops placed on Ukraine’s border to withdraw reports the BBC.

A statement by the Kremlin said that troops in Tostov, Belgorod and Bryansk had been ordered back to their permanent bases.
“In connection with the completion of the planned spring phase of military training.. at ranges in Rostov, Belgorod and Bryansk regions,  Putin ordered the defence minister to withdraw the troops that took part in the exercises,” said the statement from the Kremlin.

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