At the same time, he noted that the Defense Forces have positive results. In particular, in Sumy region, Ukraine has regained control of 6 out of 18 important points previously occupied or strategically important. Ukrainian troops have also reached the border with Russia in two places and advanced another 900 meters deep into enemy territory.

As Ukrainian forces push further into Russian territory, the extent of its gains has become a significant question.

Volodymyr Zelensky's government has told European leaders it could agree to halt fighting and give up territory that is already held by Russia as part of a European-backed peace plan, it has emerged