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Russia's plan for a buffer zone in Ukraine

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Brent Goff
May 27, 2025

Russia says it intends to create a buffer zone within Ukrainian territory to keep it safe from Ukrainian drone and missile attacks. Military affairs analyst Marina Maron assesses the plans.

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