Russia amasses over 50,000 troops near Sumy, Ukraine braces for escalation

Zelensky warns of renewed Russian pressure on Ukraine's northeast border, but Kyiv says defences are in place to counter the threat.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-05-28

The latest news on Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine claimed on Wednesday that Russia has deployed a substantial force, including elite units, near the north-eastern Sumy region, hinting at a possible summer offensive, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

President Zelensky stated that Moscow's largest formations are concentrated on the Kursk front, aiming to dislodge Ukrainian troops and expand control along the border. While recent gains have been made by Russia, Kyiv asserts it has pushed back in other areas.

Sumy, Sumy region, Ukraine- 07032023 : Russian dron's attack on the city of Sumy. The damaged civilian building

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