Reports indicate that Russian forces have taken control of four villages in Ukraine's Sumy region, which borders Russia's Kursk region. Ukrainian forces had previously taken land in this area last year. This move comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin recently stated his intention to create a buffer zone along the border to stop further Ukrainian attacks. Even though there has been a slight decrease in recent Russian bombings, Moscow's invasion shows no signs of ending, and peace talks have not led to any major breakthroughs. The only clear outcome from recent direct discussions was a large exchange of prisoners. The US special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has not yet received the document Putin promised, which was supposed to outline a possible peace agreement. Amidst widespread bombings, a notable reduction in Russian drone attacks was observed from Monday to Tuesday. Meanwhile, Russian forces are attempting to advance further in Sumy, while Ukrainian forces are working hard to maintain their positions.