US EditionUS Could Take Lead in Ukraine ‘Buffer Zone’ to Protect From Future Russian Attacks
The United States plans to use advanced surveillance technology to monitor the buffer zone, coordinating with non-NATO countries to avoid escalating tensions with Russia.
- If a peace deal is reached, the United States could take the lead in monitoring a large demilitarized buffer zone inside Ukraine dividing Russian- and Ukrainian-controlled territory, planners say.
- Planners are avoiding NATO involvement because NATO’s Article V and Moscow’s objections are a red line for Russia, while allied leaders in the Coalition of the Willing discuss security guarantees and contributions from dozens of countries.
- Air Force Gen. Dan Caine is leading Pentagon talks that envision U.S. drones and satellites monitoring the zone while planners emphasize no U.S. troops would be stationed inside Ukraine.
- Experts warn that Russia's response could make foreign forces legitimate targets, complicating rules of engagement as planners envision security by non-NATO troops such as Saudi Arabia or Bangladesh.
- Any plan remains tentative until President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and participating leaders, including President Donald Trump, agree, with French President Emmanuel Macron saying the U.S. contribution will be finalised in the coming weeks.
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If it ever comes to a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, the United States could play a major role in monitoring an extensive buffer zone within Ukraine, designed as a means of protecting Ukraine from Russia, according to a plan which military officials from other Ukraine, including the United States, have discussed.
In the event that Moscow and Kiev enter into a peace agreement, they are considering taking the lead in monitoring the buffer zone in Ukraine, as reported by NBC News sources familiar with the plan being discussed by Kiev's allies.
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In the event of a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, the United States could take the lead in overseeing a broad demilitarized zone inside Ukraine, NBC News reported, citing sources familiar with the plan.
US could lead buffer zone monitoring under Ukraine deal, NBC News reports
The U.S. could take a lead role in monitoring a buffer zone between Ukraine and Russia if and when a peace deal is reached, U.S. broadcaster NBC News reported on Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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