Ukraine shot down 72 Russian drones in a recent assault, while President Zelenskyy urged the world to intervene against Russia's attacks on civilians. A potential ceasefire is being negotiated, though tensions remain high as both sides accuse each other of violations.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian troops have not been encircled by Russian forces in Kursk region, accusing Russian leader Vladimir Putin of “lying” about the situation on the ground.

By Dan Peleschuk (Reuters) -Ukrainian troops are still fending off Russian and North Korean forces in Russia's Kursk region but face a potential new attack on Ukraine's northeast Sumy region, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday.