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Search inside image Russia-Ukraine War: Russian President Says Enemy Firing Points Being Suppressed | WION Watch Uploaded: May 22, 2025 Russia's Ukraine Buffer Zone Plan Russia has announced plans to create a "security buffer zone" along the border with Ukraine, a move that has drawn strong condemnation from Kyiv and international observers. 1 This announcement, made by Russian President Vladimir Putin, is framed by Moscow as a necessary measure to protect Russian border regions, such as Belgorod, Kursk, and Bryansk, from Ukrainian drone and artillery attacks. 2 Key Aspects of Russia's "Buffer Zone" Plan: Stated Purpose: To establish a "sanitary zone" deep enough to prevent Ukrainian long-range strikes from reaching Russian territory. Putin has asserted that Russian forces are already actively suppressing Ukrainian firing points to facilitate this. Targeted Areas: While the exact depth and extent of the buffer zone remain unclear, Russian offi...