Putin orders troops near Ukraine to return home

[dipsydoodle]

Last edited Mon May 19, 2014, 05:37 AM - Edit history (1)

Source: Yahoo News / AP

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops deployed in regions near Ukraine to return to their home bases, the Kremlin said Monday.

The move appears to indicate Putin's intention to de-escalate the crisis over Ukraine, the worst in Russia's relations with the West since the end of the Cold War.

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Putin has previously said he has ordered troops to return from the area near the Ukraine border, but the United States and NATO have said they see no sign of a pullout and have threatened more sanctions if Russia tries to derail Ukraine's presidential vote set for Sunday.

The Russian Defense Ministry insisted that there were no buildup near the border, saying that the troops in the regions in western Russia are involved in regular training.

Putin went one step further Monday, ordering Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to pull out forces involved in such training in the Rostov, Belgorod and Bryansk regions, according to a statement released by the Kremlin.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/putin-orders-troops-near-ukraine-return-home-082548097.html

[DonCoquixote]

1. if Putin follows through

He could position himself for a well earned Nobel prize.

[joshcryer]

2. LOL

[DeSwiss]

3. Yep.

- And almost without lifting a finger. Like the other guy.....



K&R

[Bosonic]

4. Oh goody

My cunning plan to win the Nobel Prize for Literature by threatening to write a really bad novel but then relenting has some hope then.

[Adrahil]

5. That's a joke, right?

Seize a province from a neighbor, get the Nobel prize?

Yeah... I think not.

[tavernier]

6. Sheldon, is that you?

[Duckhunter935]

7. Did he not do this before?

What he lied?

[dipsydoodle]

8. Not this

"Putin went one step further Monday, ordering Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to pull out forces involved in such training in the Rostov, Belgorod and Bryansk regions, according to a statement released by the Kremlin."

[dipsydoodle]

9. Putin appeals for an immediate end to use of force in southeast Ukraine (STATEMENT)

Russia appeals for the immediate halt of punitive operations and use of force, withdrawal of troops, and resolution of the various problems through peaceful means alone. President Vladimir Putin welcomes the first contacts between Kyiv and supporters of federalisation, seeking to establish direct dialogue in which all parties concerned should take part.

http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine-abroad/putin-appeals-for-an-immediate-end-to-use-of-force-in-southeast-ukraine-statement-348418.html

Above seems to refer to this :

Russia appeals for an immediate end to use of force in southeast Ukraine

Russia appeals for the immediate halt of punitive operations and use of force, withdrawal of troops, and resolution of the various problems through peaceful means alone.

President Vladimir Putin welcomes the first contacts between Kiev and supporters of federalisation, seeking to establish direct dialogue in which all parties concerned should take part.

Furthermore, following completion of the spring military training programmes that involved troop redeployment and exercises at test grounds in Rostov, Belgorod and Bryansk regions, Mr Putin sent the order to the Defence Minister for troops that took part in these exercises to return to their usual garrisons and continue their training at neighbouring test grounds.

http://eng.kremlin.ru/news/7195

Meeting with permanent members of the Security Council

Before leaving for China, Vladimir Putin held a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council.

Discussion of international affairs focused in particular on the situation in Ukraine, where punitive operations using regular army troops have continued over recent days and there are signs of growing tension. Current international affairs that will be on the agenda at the talks in Shanghai were also discussed.

http://eng.kremlin.ru/news/7194

[cynzke]

10. Looks Like.....

that DICK, Cheney is wrong again!

[WhiteTara]

11. Eleventy dimension chess

played by the President again. Another war averted. Thank you President Obama.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

12. He said the same thing two weeks ago.

And before that he denied that there were troops even there.

I don't get the guy.

[EX500rider]

14. Well you know-he's going to pull back the troops he said weren't there that ALREADY were suppose to.

...have been pulled back. But you can trust ole Putie!

[Tommy_Carcetti]

15. Is that not what he didn't want us not to do? nt

[freshwest]

13. Another loss for the GOP Fox Noise moar warz machine. Thanks, Obama!

[bemildred]

16. Oh no, Putin looks weak. nt

[EX500rider]

17. Ukraine crisis: No sign of Russia withdrawal, says Nato

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27476172

[dipsydoodle]

18. Hardly surprising given the Kremlin announced this only 8 hours before.

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[geek tragedy]

22. Also hardly surprising given that it's been a lie every other time

he's claimed that.

[dipsydoodle]

23. This is the first time that all relevant exercises have been ended

with troops to return to their normal bases.

[geek tragedy]

24. it's the first time that's been what was claimed had happened nt

[geek tragedy]

19. March 4, 2014: "Vladimir Putin orders troops near Ukraine border back to their bases"

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/russia/10674812/Vladimir-Putin-orders-troops-near-Ukraine-border-to-return-to-bases.html

[geek tragedy]

20. March 31: Putin 'orders partial withdrawal' from Ukraine border

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26822475

[geek tragedy]

21. May 7: Russia pulls back troops from Ukraine border, Putin says

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/russia-pulls-back-troops-ukraine-border-23622600

What a farce. Headline writers should write that he's claiming a withdrawal, not reporting that one is taking place.

[Cha]

25. Thanks geek for putin's prequels..

[Cha]

26. "Obama's strategy of letting Putin hang himself is working".. if putin's not Lying again.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024966030#post13

[dipsydoodle]

28. Russian troops preparing to leave Ukraine border area

(Reuters) - Russian troops that took part in military exercises in three provinces bordering Ukraine have dismantled equipment and are moving to train stations and airfields for return to their permanent bases, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.

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A ministry statement said the units in question had spent 24 hours dismantling field camps, packing and preparing military vehicles and were now "moving toward train stations and airfields" to return to their bases, RIA news agency reported.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/05/21/uk-ukraine-crisis-russia-military-idUKKBN0E10NK20140521