Russia says it is pulling back some of its troops from near Ukraine after a build-up prompted fears of an invasion.
The Russian defence ministry said that large-scale drills continued but that some units were returning to their bases.
It did not say how many are leaving and it is not yet clear if it will de-escalate tensions.
More than 100,000 Russian troops have massed at Ukraine’s border.
Russia has always denied it is planning an attack.