Several Russian mechanized infantry units have returned to their bases in the regions of Dagestan and Chechnya after completing drills in Crimea, the Interfax news agency cited Russia’s defense ministry as saying on Friday. Russia said this week it has started pulling back some troops from areas adjacent to Ukraine. ...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said earlier in the day that the response to the United States on the security proposals would be made public. A State Department official has confirmed to CBS that the response was received by US Ambassador to Moscow John Sullivan. The Russian Foreign Ministry has ...