 And Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shiaugu has said that actions by the United States and the Transatlantic NATO Alliance in Europe were contributing to an increased military threat. Frictions around Russia's border with Ukraine have eased in recent days after Moscow ordered a withdrawal of some troops last week. Shiaugu has said that Russia would act to ensure security at its borders. Hello. Hope you enjoyed the news. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.