10,000 Russian troops return to bases after drills near Ukraine
Russia's deployment of tens of thousands of troops near Ukraine had fueled fears in the West that Moscow was planning an attack.
An activist holds Russia's national flag, during a rally at the war memorial complex Savur-Mohyla, damaged in the recent fighting with Ukraine's government forces,marking the 78th anniversary of the liberation of the Donbas region,Ukraine September 8, 2021.(photo credit: REUTERS/ALEXANDER ERMOCHENKO)ByREUTERS
