So now we have the stand off situation with Russia withdrawing the 150,000 troops that were exercising on its western border but still having 16,000 troops in the Crimea.
One tiny chink of light but putin is certainly negotiating from a position of strength:
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Russia is pushing for the crisis to be resolved by returning to an agreement signed in Kiev last month, which was overtaken by events.
Moscow wants the current government in Kiev to be replaced by a broad coalition representing what it calls all political forces in the country, with presidential elections being held in December.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26430846