for security guaranteeing that a commitment to halt nato s expansion into eastern europe. this comes alongside a report that more than 10000 russian troops have withdrawn from the ukrainian border, according to a reuters sighting what russian military officials call the interfax news agency. if so, it still leaves tens of thousands of russian troops near ukraine that have been there for months equipped with tanks and heavy artillery sparking concern moscow is gearing up for an attack. the kremlin denies this and vladimir putin claims his aim is to defend russian border saying quote american partners tell us they are ready to start this discussion. these talks in the very beginning of next year in geneva representative from both sides have already been appointed. of course earlier this month president biden spoke with vladimir putin in hopes of easing tension while the white house said president biden will offer no guarantees the us and europe are said to negotiate with the kremlin next