Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov revealed Moscow's vision for Ukraine's future after the war, arguing that the country should become a "buffer zone." This position was expressed at a time when negotiations on a possible peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv remain uncertain.
Previously, Russian President Vladimir Putin had mainly spoken about the creation of a "buffer zone" in Ukrainian territory near the Russian border. Putin's argument was that this zone would be necessary to protect Russian regions from attacks.
The idea of a buffer zone implies that part of Ukrainian territory would come under some kind of Russian control or influence, functioning as a security barrier between Russia and the rest of NATO. This position reflects Moscow's strategy of securing security guarantees for its territory.
Lavrov's statements come in the context of a conflict that has lasted more than three years, with both sides maintaining distant positions on any ceasefire agreement. The Russian vision continues to clash with Kyiv's demands, which insists on territorial integrity and the recovery of all occupied territories.
