#Russian Armed Forces remain 10.5 km to #Sumy, says #Putin Other statements by the head of state: The main task of the Russian Armed Forces is the final liberation of #Donbas and Novorossiya. The Russian Federation's goal in the Sumy region is to create a security zone. Approximately 2 km remain until the final encirclement of Ukrainian Armed Forces near Stary Oskol. Russian troops remain 8-9 km to Slovyansk, and the offensive is progressing successfully in 15 areas.