Russia announced its military exercises on the border with Ukraine were over, and would be withdrawing the enormous build-up of troops that had been heavily criticised by Western powers.
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Most of the personnel leaves, the equipment remains.
Following a meeting with the commanders of the military districts in Crimea, Russian Defence minister Sergei
Shoigu said that the 41st Combined Arms Army of the Central Military District
will remain at the Pogonovo training ground in the Voronezh region for the participation of the SKSHU
ZVO "West-2021", which will be held this fall.
By May 1, 2021, return the personnel of the 58th Army of the Southern Military District, the 41st Army of the Central Military District, the 7th, 76th Airborne Assault and 98th Airborne Divisions of the airborne troops to their permanent deployment points
In addition, he noted that the equipment and weapons of the 41st Combined Arms Army, which are planned to be used in the Zapad-2021 strategic exercises, should be placed in field parks at the Pogonovo training ground, and their maintenance and reliable protection should be organized. It is also required "to analyze sudden inspections in all levels of management, draw up a plan to eliminate deficiencies and begin to implement them," the minister said. He ordered to encourage all servicemen who distinguished themselves during the exercises and training.