Russia unilaterally suggests the idea of creating a buffer zone within Ukrainian territory. In the Sumy Oblast in northeastern Ukraine, the Russian military continues to attack missiles and mortars every day.
In Belgorod Oblast, Russian volunteer soldiers fighting on the side of Ukraine are launching cross-border attacks, and on the 17th they claim to have taken control of the administrative building of a village. In response, Ukraine's Presidential Office, has become increasingly wary, saying, ``This is proof that Russia does not consider the sovereignty of other countries.''