Russia has launched a cross-border offensive in Ukraine's Sumy region, Ukraine's border guard said on Monday, and in recent days has stopped up its pressure on Ukrainian troops holding parts of its
Moscow says it has made new gains in Ukraine’s Sumy region and Russia’s Kursk region as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was “fully committed” to having a constructive dialogue with United States representatives ahead of talks in Saudi Arabia to discuss how to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Russian forces are attempting to create an active fighting zone in Ukraine's northeastern region of Sumy, across the border from Russia's Kursk region, Ukraine's border guard spokesman said on Monday.
Amid escalating tensions, Russian forces aim to intensify conflict in Ukraine's Sumy region, heightening pressure on Kyiv's troops. Despite aggressive maneuvers, Ukrainian forces have repelled several attacks.
Volodymyr Zelensky will not attend high-level talks between Ukrainian and US negotiators next week, he said on Saturday as he insisted his country was “fully committed” to peace talks.