As fighting near the border between Russia and Ukraine intensifies, Russia has unilaterally suggested the idea of creating a buffer zone within Ukrainian territory, and Ukraine is becoming increasingly wary.
In the Sumy Oblast in northeastern Ukraine, the Russian military continues to attack missiles and mortars every day, with homes and hospitals damaged on the 17th. A spokesperson for the Ukrainian military said, ``Artillery fire has increased significantly and residents are It has become difficult for people to evacuate."
Meanwhile, attacks believed to be from the Ukrainian side have continued daily in Belgorod Oblast in western Russia, which borders Sumy Oblast, and the local governor said four people were killed on the 18th.
In Belgorod Oblast, Russian volunteer soldiers fighting on the side of Ukraine are launching cross-border attacks, and on the 17th they claim to have taken control of the administrative building of a village in the Oblast.
Under these circumstances, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on the 17th, ``I will not rule out the idea of establishing a 'sanitary zone' on the territory of Ukraine,'' and unilaterally proposed the idea of creating a buffer zone within Ukrainian territory to prevent damage within Russia. suggested.
In response, Podlyak, an advisor to Ukraine's Presidential Office, has become increasingly wary, saying, ``This is proof that Russia does not consider the sovereignty of other countries.''