Yes, according to European Union Vladimir Chizhov, Russia will not invade if Ukraine does not provoke it.

Russia says it is not preparing to attack Ukraine. At the same time, Russia’s permanent representative to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov called the condition under which an attack is possible.

Yes, according to Chizhov, Russia will not invade if Ukraine does not provoke it. They say Russia will defend its borders.

“We will not invade Ukraine unless we are provoked to do so. If the Ukrainians launch an attack on Russia, you shouldn’t be surprised if we counterattack,” the diplomat said, adding, “Or if they start to brazenly kill Russian citizens anywhere – in the Donbass or anywhere. 

Moscow’s permanent representative to the EU stressed that by provocation he meant that Ukraine could allegedly “stage an incident against the self-proclaimed republics of Donbass.”

In a recent move, Russia has already announced the withdrawal of the Russian army from the Ukrainian border.

“As combat training measures are coming to a close, the troops, as is always the case, will conduct combined marches to their permanent garrisons. Units of the Southern and Western Military Districts that have accomplished their tasks have already begun loading personnel and equipment on railway and auto transport means and will today begin heading to their military garrisons,” it added.

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