Putin Backs Down … For Now

Russia conducted a large-scale deployment of ground and naval forces to occupied Crimea and the Ukrainian border in April for what it said were military exercises. Ground troops are now returning to their home stations, although the additional naval forces remain in the region. Above Russian amphibious ships sit off the coast of Crimea during drills earlier this month. For much of April, Russia seemed bent on invading Ukraine. Tens of thousands of troops and heavy military equipment...