Russia begins to withdraw some forces from Kyiv. In the US, this is regarded as a serious change in Moscow's strategy.. CNN writes about this, citing sources..

It is noted that Russian forces, which are now retreating in some areas in the north, can concentrate in the south and east for further offensive.. U.S. monitors movements, including Russian battalion tactical groups leaving Kyiv neighborhoods.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it had decided to “drastically reduce hostilities” in the Kiev and Chernihiv directions..

According to US intelligence, Russia can cover its retreat with air and artillery bombardments of the capital. US officials warn Russia can always turn around again if combat conditions permit.

Earlier, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin may try to impose the " According to him, after the failures near Kiev and the inability to overthrow the central government of Ukraine, Putin is already changing the main operational directions - these are the South and the East..