**Russia Draws Back in Ukraine, Raising Hopes for De-escalation**.
**Summary:**.
Russia has announced the withdrawal of some of its troops from the Ukrainian border, raising hopes for a de-escalation of tensions between the two countries. The move comes after weeks of intense diplomatic efforts and warnings from Western leaders. While some experts remain cautious, the withdrawal has been met with cautious optimism as a potential step towards easing the crisis..
**Details:**.
On Tuesday, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated that some units of the Western and Southern Military Districts were returning to their permanent bases after completing military exercises. The announcement was made during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, who ordered the troops to withdraw. The exact number of troops involved in the withdrawal is unclear, but some estimates suggest it could be as many as 10,000..
The Russian withdrawal has been welcomed by Western leaders, who have been urging Russia to reduce its military presence on the Ukrainian border. US President Joe Biden called the move a .
