Brussels: Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a "partial withdrawal" of troops from the border with Ukraine, BBC quoted the German government as saying.
<img title="Vladimir Putin" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2014/jun/Putin-passports-o.jpg" alt="Vladimir Putin" /> Russian President Vladimir Putin. File pic
Putin informed Chancellor Angela Merkel of the move in a telephone conversation, her office said.
However, thousands of Russian troops are still said to be deployed along the border.
Earlier, Ukraine condemned a visit to Crimea by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and a delegation of government ministers.
Tensions between Russia and the West rose after the overthrow of pro-Kremlin Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych in February, following months of street protests.
Later, Russia's subsequent decision to annex Crimea triggered a crisis in relations.
Crimeans voted to leave Ukraine for Russia on 16 March, in a referendum condemned as illegal by the UN General Assembly.

Russian President Vladimir Putin orders a "partial withdrawal" of troops from the border with Ukraine

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