Russian troop withdrawal from Ukraine border set to de-escalate standoff
Russia currency rises after defence minister orders units to return to their bases
22 April 2021 - 16:02
Moscow — Russia said it will begin pulling thousands of troops back from areas near the Ukrainian border starting Friday, in a step that could calm tensions with the West that have surged in recent weeks.
The rouble gained as much as 1.4% against the dollar after the news. The Russian currency had slipped amid fears the conflict could bring new Western sanctions...
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