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Russia Aims to Establish 20-Kilometer Buffer Zone in Northern Ukraine, Including Kharkiv and Sumy

Russia seeks to create a buffer zone in northern Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Sumy, and parts of Chernihiv, according to Ukraine’s Deputy Head of the President’s Office, Pavlo Palisa. The zone would extend up to 20 kilometers, with potential for further expansion. Ukraine has not officially responded to the proposal.

Russia’s plans to establish a buffer zone in the Kharkiv, Sumy, and partially Chernihiv regions remain unchanged, according to Pavlo Palisa, Deputy Head of Ukraine’s Office of the President. The buffer zone is intended to be up to 20 kilometers deep, with the possibility of further expansion. The Ukrainian government has not publicly commented on the proposal, though it has been widely reported in Ukrainian media.

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WireInterfax-UkraineAug 29, 05:42 PM
Russia still aims to create 'buffer zone' in northern Ukraine – Ukrainian President Office official

Russia’s plans to create a buffer zone in Kharkiv, Sumy and, partially, Chernihiv regions remain unchanged – to a depth of up to 20 kilometers, with the possibility of further expansion, Deputy Head of Ukraine’s Office of the President Pavlo Palisa said.