Putin to withdraw troops from Ukraine border, Russia defense chief says

Good news! Or is this only a deceptive maneuver? Why did Putin the Terrible use sable rattling against the Ukraine in the first place?

Putin to withdraw troops from Ukraine border, Russia defense chief says | Just The News Russia will withdraw its troops from the border with Ukraine beginning Friday, the country's military chief said.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced the move Thursday while inspecting a military exercise in Crimea, according to the government news agency, Tass.

Shoigu directed military commanders "to plan in detail the return of troops to the points of permanent deployment," Tass reported.