Putin's Border Buffer Zone Plan Faces Strong Doubts

Putin's Proposed Buffer Zone: A Dubious Strategy? MOSCOW, May 23, 2025 – President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a new buffer zone along the Russia-Ukraine border has been met with skepticism from various analysts. The plan, announced today, aims to create a security zone to prevent further incursions. However, commentators point to previous attempts to establish similar zones, which have been largely unsuccessful. "Putin's plan is a repeat of past strategies that have clearly failed," stated a commentator in a recent video analysis. "The reality on the ground, particularly the persistent effectiveness of Ukrainian drone strikes, makes this new initiative highly questionable." The commentator further noted the significant losses Russia sustained in previous attempts to secure border areas. He cites the examples of Liptsy and Volchansk, where costly offensives yielded minimal territorial gains. The analysis suggests that the buffer zone proposal might be more of a symbolic gesture than a viable military strategy, and its implementation could lead to further losses for Russia. The ongoing conflict continues to present significant challenges for both sides.