The Ukrainian defense minister said that the ceasefire mechanism plays a role in the Eastern Ukraine region

Kiev, 4 Feb (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian Defense Minister Leznikov said on the 3rd that the recent military conflict in eastern Ukraine has been at a low level and showing a downward trend, and the ceasefire mechanism has begun to play a role in the region. At a press conference held in Kiev on the 3rd, Reznikov said that the recent reduction in combat in the Ukrainian armed forces has been significantly reduced, and the Ukrainian front-line troops have not seen combat attrition for 21 consecutive days, and it is hoped that this trend will continue. Ukrainian intelligence services will continue to closely monitor changes in military equipment and personnel in the eastern region. In response to the "Alliance Determination -2022" joint military exercise scheduled for Russia and Belarus in Belarus from 10 to 20 this month, Leznikov said that the relevant departments of Ukraine are closely monitoring the relevant developments, and the Ukrainian Border Guard, the National Guard, the Armed Forces and other forces are waiting in the areas bordering Belarus. Recently, Ukraine and Russia have deployed large amounts of military personnel and equipment in the border areas of the two countries. The United States, Ukraine and NATO say that Russia has gathered heavy troops in the area near the eastern border of Ukraine and has the potential to "invade". A few days ago, the United States announced that it would send additional troops to Europe to deal with the tension in the Ukrainian-Russian border area, and britain and France also expressed their readiness to send additional troops to Eastern Europe to support NATO allies. The Russian side denied the "invasion" and stressed that NATO activities threaten Russia's border security and that Russia has the right to mobilize troops within its territory to defend its territory. (End)