Putin said on June 28 that Russian forces were 10.5 km from Sumy.

Putin said on June 28 that Russian forces were 10.5 km from Sumy. On September 1, he said they were 12 km away. The actual distance has remained 17.5 km since May 2025, with no Russian advance in that area. And there is no ring road in Sumy, Vladimir.He remains a master strategist.