RE: Russia/Ukraine16 Feb 2022 15:49
Russian troops on Russian soil can do whatever they want.
Putin having said publicly, his troops are pulling back, given he is a showman would look weak on the world stage, should he not follow that through (& tbh lose all credibility for his future games - no one would even entertain bothering to discuss anything with him) although dragging his feet as as much as possible is perfectly in keeping with his character.
In Russia, appearing to be strong & in control of every facet of your country is a far more valued set of principles than in the West, they will pull back in their own sweet time, & milk the higher Gas/Oil prices (which are paying for their troop movements at present & consider the chaos they sow around the world a good day at the office).
IMO