The and Pentagon suggested Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir was bluffing after Russia announced a drawdown of troops near the Ukrainian capital of . 'I think we should be clear eyed about the reality of what's happening on the ground and no one should be fooled by Russia's announcements,' said White House communications director Kate Bedingfield, standing in for press secretary and deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who both tested positive for COVID-19. 'We believe any movement of forces around here is a redeployment and not a withdrawal, and the world should be prepared for a major offensive against other areas of Ukraine,' Bedingfield added.
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