"Russia's Plan for Creating a 'Buffer Zone' in Ukraine"

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to create a "buffer zone" in Ukraine to deter Ukrainian attacks, citing the need for a "security zone" to protect against long-range strikes and cross-border raids. The announcement comes as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, with Putin warning against Western troop deployment and emphasizing the potential for a conflict with NATO to escalate into World War III. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for Putin to be put on trial at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, while France's President Emmanuel Macron suggested that sending Western troops into Ukraine should not be ruled out.