KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian forces have stopped Russian troops advancing in the northeastern Sumy region and are now battling to regain control along the border with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

President Zelenskyy claims Ukraine has stopped Russia's advance in Sumy, containing fighting near the border. He urges more sanctions and continues prisoner of war exchanges amid intensified conflict.

Russian forces have continued to advance in the northern Ukrainian region of Sumy, bringing the region’s capital within range of their drones and artillery, according to Ukrainian officials and analysts.