⚡️Putin claims Russia preparing 'security buffer zone' along Ukrainian border. A… Posted on 23/05/2025 By hansol The Kyiv Independent – > 189 orig date 2025-05-22 20:12:10 23:20 22-05-2025 ⚡️Putin claims Russia preparing 'security buffer zone' along Ukrainian border. A spokesperson for Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said Putin's words are further proof that Russia "is an obstacle to peace efforts."