Buffer zone tensions: Ukraine condemns Putin's latest move
Kyiv reacts to Vladimir Putin’s decision to create a "buffer zone" on the border with Ukraine. "Putin has been and remains the only reason the killing continues," stated Andriy Sybiha, the head of Ukrainian diplomacy.
Vladimir Putin informed representatives of his government via video link on Thursday that he made the decision to create a "buffer security zone" along the border with Ukraine, reported the Kremlin agency RIA Novosti.
The head of Ukrainian diplomacy responded to Putin's move. "I remind the world that Putin’s statements about the "buffer zone" come amid active efforts to achieve a full, durable ceasefire, stop the killing, and advance peace," Andriy Sybiha wrote on social media.
"These new aggressive claims clearly reject peace efforts and show that Putin has been and remains the only reason the killing continues. He needs to face more pressure to end this war," added the head of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Putin talks about the "buffer zone"
"I have already said that a decision was made to create the necessary security buffer zone along the border. Our armed forces are currently solving this problem. Enemy firing points are being actively suppressed, the work is underway," said Putin, quoted by the Russian agency.
Putin did not provide details of this initiative.
