Ukraine ordered the evacuation of 11 more villages in its Sumy region bordering Russia due to fears of a renewed Russian ground offensive. Russia claims to have captured several villages and amassed over 50,000 troops near the border. These evacuations precede a potential Istanbul meeting between Ukraine and Russia, with Ukraine demanding peace terms from Russia beforehand. A Ukrainian official warned of a potential Russian attack on Sumy. The ongoing war, initiated by Russia in February 2022, has caused significant casualties and destruction.

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