Russia's Defence Minister Tells U.S. Defense Secretary Hagel That Russia Will Not Invade Ukraine And That Russian Troops Have 'Returned To Barracks'

‘We Won’t Invade Ukraine,’ Russian Military Chief Tells Chuck Hagel -- Time

Russia's Defense Minister promised U.S. counterpart Chuck Hagel that his military won't invade Ukraine, as separatists in the east have requested

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel received “assurance” from his Russian counterpart, Sergei Shoygu, on Monday that the Kremlin would not send troops amassed on its western border with Ukraine, where separatist forces have called for Moscow’s assistance.

“Minister Shoygu reiterated his assurance that Russian forces would not invade Ukraine,” read a statement by the Department of Defense. “Sec. Hagel emphasized how dangerous the situation remains and expressed his desire to find a responsible way forward.”

Hagel also appealed to Shoygu to help secure the release of seven observers from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) held by separatist militants in eastern Ukraine.

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More News On Today's Telephone Conversation Between Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoygu And U.S. Defense Secretary Hagel

Russia stands troops down on Ukraine border while dismissing impact of fresh US sanctions -- Euronews
Russian troops deployed along Ukrainian border 'return to barracks' -- Deutsche Welle
Pentagon says Hagel told that Russia won’t invade -- Washington post/AP
Russian Defense Minister Tells Hagel Russia Will Not Invade Ukraine -- VOA
Hagel speaks with Russian counterpart after earlier calls ignored -- FOX News
Shoigu Says Russia Won't Invade Ukraine -- Radio Free Europe
Russian, U.S. defence chiefs discuss Ukraine - reports -- Reuters
Russia assures US it won't invade Ukraine: Pentagon -- Business Standard
Hagel Reassured by Russian Counterpart on Ukraine -- US Department of Defense

My Comment: It is good to see the two defense chiefs talking.

Update: The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister is now saying the same thing about Russian intentions on eastern Ukraine .... Russia won't repeat 'Crimea scenario' in southeastern Ukraine - Russian Deputy FM -- RT

I guess we will have to wait and see,