As per reports from AFP, Russia on Wednesday said that the military drills in Moscow- annexed Crimea had ended and that the soldiers were returning to their garrisons. This development comes a day after the Russian's announced a first troop pullback from Ukraine's borders.
"Units of the Southern Military District, having completed their participation in tactical exercises, are moving to their permanent deployment points," Moscow's defence ministry said in a statement.
State television showed images of military units crossing a bridge linking the Russia-controlled peninsula to the mainland.
However Western leaders remain concerned that Russia could still launch an attack on Ukraine.
More updates to follow.
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