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Putin declares non-negotiable zone inside Ukraine's border

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the territory is off the table in any talks, and the Kremlin puts it at 660km.

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What happened

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a security zone inside Ukraine's border that he says is not open to negotiation. The Kremlin says the zone spans 660km. Putin says the area is excluded from any possible peace talks.

Why it matters

The declaration would keep the zone out of any possible peace negotiations.

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