US EditionRussia Might Try to Take Ukrainian City of Sumy, Putin Says
- On June 21, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated he does not rule out Russian forces taking control of Sumy, a northeastern Ukrainian regional center near the border.
- Putin's remarks follow months of Russia rejecting unconditional ceasefire calls and demanding further Ukrainian territorial concessions amid ongoing conflict since February 2022.
- Putin stated that Russian forces have advanced as far as 12 kilometers into the Sumy region to establish a protective buffer zone designed to shield Russian territory from Ukrainian shelling.
- Putin asserted that Russians and Ukrainians are fundamentally one people and claimed that, in this context, all of Ukraine belongs to Russia, referring to a Russian saying that highlights their territorial presence as a form of ownership.
- Ukrainian officials condemned Putin’s statements as showing disdain for peace efforts and emphasized ongoing defense of Sumy while rejecting Russia's claims of shared identity with Ukrainians.
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Putin says 'the whole of Ukraine is ours'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that in his view the whole of Ukraine was "ours" and cautioned that advancing Russian forces could take the Ukrainian city of Sumy as part of a bid to carve out a buffer zone along the border.
Putin claims Ukraine belongs to Russia, hints at Sumy advance
ST PETERSBURG: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that in his view the whole of Ukraine was “ours” and cautioned that advancing Russian forces could take the Ukrainian city of Sumy as part of a bid to carve out a buffer zone along the border. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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Russian President Vladimir Putin says he does not rule out his forces attempting to seize the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, raising fresh doubts about the prospects for peace talks between Moscow and Kiev. Ukraine said Putin's comments showed "contempt" for the peace process. Diplomatic efforts to end the three-year conflict have stalled in recent weeks, with Kiev accusing...
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