Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Israeli-controlled buffer zone in Syria on Wednesday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed proposals to establish a buffer zone between Ukrainian and Russian forces as part of a peace agreement, stating that such a measure does not align with the realities of modern warfare.

Russian forces are advancing in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, a move Ukrainian regional authorities suggest may be part of Moscow’s efforts to establish “buffer zones” along the border.

President Vladimir Putin announced in a meeting with government officials that a decision has been made to create a security buffer zone along the Russia-Ukraine border, and Russian troops are actively carrying out this plan.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday Israeli forces will stay in a buffer zone on the Syrian border, and specifically on the worl, “until another arrangement is found that will ensure Israel’s security,” News.az reports citing foreign media.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has instructed the military to "prepare to remain" in the UN-patrolled buffer zone along the Golan Heights throughout the winter, citing security concerns due to the situation in Syria.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Israeli forces will continue to maintain a presence in a Syrian buffer zone until security along the border is assured, News.az reports citing foreign media.

Israel's Foreign Ministry has defended the deployment of troops into the buffer zone between Israel and Syria, stating that the action was necessary due to violations of the 1974 disengagement agreement with Syria.