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No military components threaten Ukraine — Russian deputy defense minister

Last week, on March 12, Russia allowed Ukraine to make an observation flight over its territory within the Open Skies Treaty
Ukrainian troops (archive) EPA/ZURAB KURTSIKIDZE
Ukrainian troops (archive)
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MOSCOW, March 17. /ITAR-TASS/. Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov said on Monday the country had allowed Ukrainian observers to inspect the Kursk and Belgorod regions to convince themselves nothing threatens Ukraine.

“During the inspection, Ukrainian representatives can be given an opportunity to inspect an above-mentioned area to make it clear no military activities have been conducted there,” Antonov said.