NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen made the
following comment to the press in Montenegro on Thursday (22 May 2014)
regarding reports on Russian troop movements:
“Late yesterday, we have seen limited Russian troop
activity in the vicinity of the border with Ukraine that may suggest
that some of these forces are preparing to withdraw. It is too early to
say what this means, but I hope this is the start of a full and genuine
withdrawal.
At present, most of the previously deployed Russian force remains near the Ukrainian border and we see continued Russian exercises in the same area.
If we see any meaningful, comprehensive and verifiable withdrawal, I would be the first to welcome it. This would be a first step from Russia into the right direction of living up to its international commitments, especially as Ukraine is preparing to hold important presidential elections on Sunday.
I hope we will see a political and diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine."
[nato.int]
22/5/14
At present, most of the previously deployed Russian force remains near the Ukrainian border and we see continued Russian exercises in the same area.
If we see any meaningful, comprehensive and verifiable withdrawal, I would be the first to welcome it. This would be a first step from Russia into the right direction of living up to its international commitments, especially as Ukraine is preparing to hold important presidential elections on Sunday.
I hope we will see a political and diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine."
[nato.int]
22/5/14
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