Ukrainian forces have successfully halted Russia's advance in the Sumy region, stabilizing the front line near the border. Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that this defense has prevented the redeployment of 50,000 Russian troops. Despite slow advances by Russian forces, heavy casualties have been incurred. International ceasefire talks have failed, resulting only in prisoner exchanges. A special defense group has been formed to enhance security in Sumy, which is about 20 kilometers from the front line. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)