Putin Demands Ukraine Border Buffer Zone, Rejects Peace Talks | JQJO

Russian President Vladimir Putin is calling for a "security buffer zone" along the Ukraine border, a move seen by Kyiv as a rejection of peace. Putin claims this zone, potentially encompassing six Ukrainian regions, is to suppress Ukrainian long-range weapons. This follows increased Russian cross-border attacks and comes after Putin's visit to the Kursk region. Despite Russia's claimed offensive, progress has been minimal. Ukraine views Putin's statement as further evidence of Russian aggression and a rejection of peace efforts.