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Russia says some troops being pulled back from Ukraine following exercises, but tension remains high. Amid the escalating crisis with Ukraine and NATO, Russia said troops would return to their bases. But in announcing the pullback, the Russian Defense Ministry did not give details on which troops were deployed or how many were withdrawing. Western officials continued to warn Tuesday that the Russian military could attack at any time. Source 9n.
Russian armed forces are getting more than they bargained for with Ukrainian resistance. I think Putin thought by having overwhelming forces that he could simply drive through and take over the country but it isn't going like that.
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