Russia building 'security zone' in Ukraine that won't be part of future peace talks: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the creation of a security zone within Ukraine to secure Russia's borders. He stated that his armed forces are successfully pushing Ukrainian troops beyond Russian territory. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov detailed that this buffer zone spans 660 km, with Russian control over 70 percent. The ongoing operation aims to ensure the necessary security for Russia, according to Peskov.