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Zelensky: Ukraine Reclaims Ground Amid Russian Disinformation

6/13/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared on June 12 that Ukrainian forces are steadily reclaiming ground in Sumy Oblast, countering intensified Russian assaults. He condemned assertions of major Russian territorial advances as mere disinformation. Since March, Russia has seized 200 square kilometers in northern Sumy, leading to urgent evacuation orders for residents.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared on June 12 that Ukrainian forces are steadily reclaiming ground in Sumy Oblast, countering intensified Russian assaults. He condemned assertions of major Russian territorial advances as mere disinformation. Since March, Russia has seized 200 square kilometers in northern Sumy, leading to urgent evacuation orders for residents.