Ukraine tension:NATO says no sign of Russia de-escalation

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg urged Moscow again to prove that it is pulling back troops amid tensions over a military build-up on Ukraine's borders, saying soldiers and tanks often move about. It remains to be seen whether there is a Russian withdrawal but, what NATO sees is that they have increased the number of troops, and more troops are on the way. Stoltenberg told reporters at the start of a two-day meeting of NATO defence ministers at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday. If they really start to withdraw forces, that's something that will be welcomed. They have always moved forces back and forth so just that movement of forces, of battle tanks, doesn't confirm a real withdrawal.

Later, addressing the defence ministers' of NATO, Stoltenberg said that that Russia maintains a massive invasion force ready to attack. With high-end capabilities. From Crimea to Belarus. This is the biggest concentration of forces in Europe since the Cold War, he aid. Stoltenberg reiterated that NATO remains prepared for dialogue. It is not too late for Russia to step back from the brink of conflict. And choose the path of peace.  They also held a regular meeting of the Nuclear Planning Group.Ministers considered worrying developments across the globe. Including Russia’s and China’s modernisation of their nuclear arsenals. And the continued risk of nuclear proliferation.