- With the election behind him, Putin says Russia aims to set up a buffer zone inside UkraineThe Associated Press
- Putin Urges Russians to Unite on Ukraine WarThe New York Times
- Putin extends one-man rule in Russia after stage-managed election devoid of credible oppositionCNN
- How Russia’s grab of Crimea 10 years ago led to war with Ukraine and rising tensions with the WestThe Associated Press
- Putin planning buffer zone around border with UkraineThe Hill