(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, FEBRUARY 15 - In order to consider a serious de-escalation of the situation from the Russian side, NATO wants to see the withdrawal of heavy vehicles and military equipment in the areas bordering Ukraine and not just that of men.
NATO Secretary General JensStoltenberg said at a press conference underlining that "the process of accumulation of Russian forces has been going on, with ups and downs, since last spring".
In practice, the Russians leave the military infrastructure in designated areas, and then "quickly get the men back" when deemed necessary.
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