BRUSSELS, April 23, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – NATO said on Thursday it had taken note of the announcement that Russia would reduce troops in military drills near Ukraine, but added the alliance “remains vigilant” and urged Moscow to withdraw completely from the country.
“Any steps towards de-escalation by Russia would be important and well overdue. NATO remains vigilant,” a NATO official said in a statement. “We continue to call on Russia to respect its international commitments and withdraw all its forces from Ukrainian territory.”