State Department spokesman Price said Russia was pulling troops to the border with Ukraine

“We didn’t notice

this (de-escalation. -

In fact, we have seen exactly the opposite: in recent weeks and even days, Russian forces on the border have become larger, not smaller, ”Price is quoted by TASS.

According to him, this situation "causes serious concern," and added that the United States "is doing everything possible to find a peaceful solution to the crisis."

Earlier, the Ministry of Defense announced that the Russian military would return to the points of permanent deployment after the completion of the exercises in Belarus.

As noted in the Kremlin, Russia has conducted and will conduct exercises on its territory, this right is not subject to discussion.

In December, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russian troops were deployed on the territory of the country and did not threaten anyone.

The Kremlin emphasized that Russia was not going to attack anyone.