Backing Away From Russia, Trump Says Ukraine Should Win Back Its Aand and NATO Allies Should Shoot Down Incursions

[georgephillip]

Why would the buffer zone be in Ukrainian territory. They were not the aggressors. Put a 40 mile perimeter entirely around Russia on their own territory funded and enforced by EU/UN.

Maybe China will help with that "...40 mile perimeter entirely around Russia"?
Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

In the real world, any further intervention on the part of Western militaries inside Ukraine will require thousands of boots-on-the ground; how many American boots will be needed?

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/28/europe-buffer-zone-ukraine-russia-peace-deal-00534483

"The number of servicemembers needed to patrol the border also remains a concern.

"Officials are discussing from 4,000 to around 60,000 troops.

"But countries have yet to make any commitments and President Donald Trump has backed away from a potential U.S. troop presence."