dismantling much of the alliances presence across eastern europe and the ball particulars. u.s. officials say it s such an unrealistic demand, they worry vladimir putin is building a case for the talks to fail, creating a pretext to invade ukraine. at the front soldiers told us they ll stand their ground as long as they can. olesky says, we all want to return to tour families, but this is our land and we ll defend it. troops told you us they hope putin is bluffing but they are not counting on diplomacy, suspecting it may be a trick. the only good news is that the u.s., russia and nato have all agreed to keep talking with two more rounds of negotiation later this week. richard engle, nbc news, eastern ukraine. there is more of the 11th hour just ahead. stay with us. e 1t 1h hour just ahead stay with us inflamma