KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian forces have stopped Russian troops advancing in the northeastern Sumy region and are now battling along the border to regain control, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. In remarks released for publication by his office on Saturday,

The Ukrainian President says that Moscow has amassed about 53,000 troops in the direction of the northeastern region

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.