Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov explained the need for Russia to create a security zone along the Ukrainian border. Peskov stated that this step stems from the aggressive nature of the Kiev administration.
Speaking to the Vesti news agency, Peskov said, 'Based on the aggressive essence of the Kiev regime, we will have to create a security zone or buffer zone to ensure the safety of our citizens.'
Conflict turns into war with Western involvement
Peskov emphasized that the nature of the conflict changed with Western countries standing behind Ukraine. 'What started as a special military operation is now continuing as a war due to the involvement of Western countries in the conflict,' he said.
This is a war, a real war. Do you know why it is a war? Because everything started as a special military operation. It continues as a war because Berlin, Paris, The Hague, Oslo and unfortunately Washington stand behind Kiev. They help them determine targets via their satellites, they help direct foreign weapons at our targets through all their infrastructure. Under these conditions, we must understand that the Kiev regime can do anything.
Buffer zone progressing as planned
The Kremlin spokesman said that the security zone is being created in a planned manner and that no one should doubt it will be expanded to the necessary extent. 'Significant results have been achieved in terms of our troops' advance. No one should doubt that this zone will be created to the extent necessary to ensure our security,' he said.
Contacts with US officials are frequent
Peskov announced that Moscow's contacts with US President's special representative Stephen Witkoff and the American leader's son-in-law Jared Kushner take place 'quite frequently.' He stated that in the Russian capital, 'they will always be happy to see them.'
Describing the daily contact claims in Western media as 'exaggeration,' Peskov said, 'However, contacts through existing channels are indeed quite frequent. They are busy at the moment. When they are more available, we will always be happy to see them in Moscow.'
