Vladimir Putin has declared that during his new presidential term, he will address the challenges of war against Ukraine and bolster the military. Additionally, he has announced plans to establish a “sanitary zone” in Ukraine, according to Reuters. Putin stated the need to address the task of a special operation, strengthen defense capabilities, and armed forces. He said Russia is compelled to defend the interests of its citizens with weapons in hand. When asked if he deemed it necessary to seize the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, Putin said if the attacks continued, Russia would create a buffer z…