In April, Russia staged massive military exercises at the southern border of Ukraine and on Crimea prompting intense concern in Kyiv and the West. But just a few weeks later the troops pulled back as suddenly as they appeared. What was behind this show of force by Vladimir Putin? Let's find out with our Correspondent Nick Connolly.
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