Moscow withdraws troops from the Ukrainian border. The West speaks of “cautious optimism”, a “positive signal” and a “sign of hope”. Professor David Criekemans, senior lecturer in International Politics at the University of Antwerp, sees a growing awareness among the Russians “that they have bet too high”. Has an armed conflict now been averted?
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Is the fuse out of the Ukrainian powder keg? “If Russian ‘withdrawal’ is confirmed, the West in turn must make a small gesture”
