Ukraine’s Ministry of Overseas Affairs has said that the Russian chief’s feedback on making a "buffer zone" solely reinforce the truth that Russia is the impediment to peace efforts.

Supply: remark by Overseas Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi

Particulars: Tykhyi identified that related statements from Putin have been made earlier than. Nevertheless, he added that at a time when Russia is being urged to conform to a ceasefire, such remarks as soon as once more exhibit that the one motive for the conflict is Putin himself.

Quote: "These phrases clearly present that it’s Putin and Russia who’re the impediment to peace efforts and so they have to be subjected to larger strain in each kind to power Russia and Putin to conform to peace and a full, lasting ceasefire. As for the 'buffer zones' – they are often positioned on Russian territory. That’s why Ukraine has been conducting operations there since final yr."

Background: On Thursday 21 Could, Putin advised his officers through video hyperlink {that a} resolution had been made to create a "safety buffer zone" alongside the border with Ukraine.

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