Despite Russia’s statement about reduced hostilities in the directions of Kyiv and Chernihiv, the Ukrainian side has not noticed any massive withdrawal of Russian troops. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Defense Ministry Spokesman Oleksandr Motuzianyk at a briefing.
“Partially, I can confirm this information. Indeed, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has recorded some redeployment of the separate units from the directions of Kyiv and Chernihiv. At the same time, we have not noticed any massive withdrawal of Russian troops within these areas. Currently, the separate units are being withdrawn. Hence, it is too early to speak of this,” Motuzianyk told.
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In his words, most likely, the enemy is withdrawing the separate units that suffered the highest losses to replenish the combat capacity.
“As of now, according to the recent data, the enemy has not given up on their attempts to capture or at least encircle these cities [Kyiv and Chernihiv – Ed.],” Motuzianyk noted.
It should be noted, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin yesterday said that RF would “fundamentally” cut back operations near Ukraine’s capital and a northern city Chernihiv, potentially a significant concession by Moscow after it invaded its neighbor more than a month ago.said the move was meant “to increase trust” in talks aimed at ending fighting, as negotiators met face to face after several rounds of failed negotiations. But Russia’s troops have been bogged down and struggling to make major advances recently.
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