Russia's Strategic Buffer Zones in Ukraine: Controversial Expansion
Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 6:55 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Russia's top general, Valery Gerasimov, emphasizes the need for buffer zones in Ukraine for protecting Russian regions. Ukraine, however, sees these zones as illegal land grabs. Moscow's actions follow Ukraine's incursion into Kursk. The strategic importance of these zones is highlighted by President Putin at a recent Kremlin meeting.
