With the election behind him, Putin says Russia aims to set up a buffer zone inside Ukraine
Putin extends rule in Russia, plans buffer zone against Ukraine.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Russian President Vladimir Putin, extending his rule in an election that lacked opposition, vowed to continue the Ukraine invasion. He plans to establish a buffer zone against Ukrainian attacks. Kyiv’s forces are struggling, prompting Putin’s warning against Western troop deployments. Peace talks remain uncertain as Putin rejects a truce allowing Ukraine to rearm. With U.S. aid pending, Ukraine intercepts drones and faces intensified Russian attacks. Talk of a potential NATO-Russia conflict looms, with French and U.S. involvement under consideration.