Putin Claims Russian Forces Have Withdrawn From Ukraine Border -- Time
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Wednesday that his troops have pulled away from the Ukrainian border
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that his troops have pulled back from the Ukraine border, a move seemingly intended to lower the heat on the simmering crisis but whose veracity remains
“We were told constantly about concerns over our troops near the Ukrainian border,” Putin said after meeting Swiss President Didier Burkhalter, the New York Times reports. “We have pulled them back. Today they are not at the Ukrainian border but in places of regular exercises, at training grounds.”
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2 comments:
The Russian statements are not directed to western governments, but to the Russian and Western people of Europe and the Americas, always have been. It's an effort to isolate western populations from their own government administrations. From reactions I've observed it's been very effective. Who is it that everyone waits to hear from Cameron, Merkel, Obama, or Hollande? No, it's Putin and unless there is some great change he'll play and they'll dance.
Ukraine? Who knows for sure. I think they passed the critical point a couple of weeks ago and heavy fighting may not break out immediately, but will inevitably.
Putin has been playing a weak hand extremely well .... and his popularity in Russia is still in the 80s. And you are right James .... for those who follow the news in Europe, everyone is focused on Moscow.
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