Russia's Putin Orders Creation of Security Buffer Zone Along Ukraine Border

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday that he ordered the creation of a buffer security zone along the border between Russia and Ukraine.

"A decision has been made to establish a necessary security buffer zone along our borders. Our military units are currently addressing this task," he said at a government meeting in Moscow, The Caspian Post reports, citing Turkish media.

Putin described methods by Ukrainian troops and foreign mercenaries against Russia as "terroristic."

"Typically, the adversary selects targets that hold no military importance -- civilian structures, residential buildings and civilians. Recent incidents serve as proof of my assertions -- during drone attacks and sabotage missions, civilian vehicles, including ambulances and farm equipment, are deliberately targeted," he said.