Medvedev proposes buffer zone amid ongoing conflict

Dmitry Medvedev believes that a buffer zone is necessary to protect Russian territory from attacks by Ukraine. The former president announced that it should extend to Poland.

Many of the reports conveyed by Russian media and government representatives are likely not true. Such reports may be part of an information war by the Russian Federation.

Moscow is considering creating a buffer zone along the border with Ukraine. As Dmitry Medvedev stated, this is necessary to protect Russian territory from the Ukrainian side. During a meeting with journalists from the propaganda agency TASS, the politician stated that the width of the buffer zone will depend on the type of weaponry supplied to Kyiv by Western countries.

Obviously, we need to create a buffer zone for the future to ensure that nothing flies in. Its size is anyone’s guess, but it should be sufficient. If they (Ukrainians - TASS) wish to get long-range means of attack, such as cruise and ballistic missiles, then this buffer zone should stretch as far as Poland — Medvedev stated, as quoted by TASS.

According to declarations by the highest Kremlin politicians, Russia is determined to take all measures aimed at securing its borders and citizens from attacks from the territory of Ukraine. The Russian side completely disregards the fact that it is the aggressor in this conflict.

This is not the first time the issue of creating a buffer zone has been raised. On 13 June, during a meeting with frontline correspondents, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia could consider creating a buffer zone on Ukrainian territory if attacks on its territory continue.

The topic was also addressed at the plenary session of the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg (SPIEF) on 16 June this year. He said that Russia would consider creating a "buffer zone" on Ukrainian territory if the Ukrainians continued attacks on Russian regions.