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  Putin says Russian forces creating 'buffer zone' in Ukraine's Kharkiv, Kyiv braces for more attacks

  World | May 18, 2024, 10:01 AM IST

  Speaking after his meeting with Xi Jinping in China, Putin said Russian troops are planning to advance in Kharkiv after deadly Ukrainian strikes in Russia's Belgorod region. However, he said Russia had no plans as of now to take control of Kharkiv.

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  Damascus slams French support for buffer zone in Syria

  World | Oct 09, 2014, 07:34 AM IST

  Damascus: Syria's Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad slammed on Wednesday France's support to the idea of setting up a buffer zone between Turkey and Syria, media reported.Mekdad condemned in the strongest possible terms the stance