Russia lauds its military strength ahead of Monday's conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, according to the latest report from the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

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Russia is demanding Ukraine withdraw all troops for a ceasefire, a move Kyiv calls unrealistic and far beyond previous discussions. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

"We will judge Russia by its actions, not words," stated Tammy Bruce, the spokeswoman for the U.S. Department of State, on social media. She added that concrete proposals from both sides are necessary to end the conflict.

Over the past 24 hours, 167 combat engagements were recorded along the entire front line, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to the General Staff, yesterday the invaders launched 75 airstrikes on the positions of Ukrainian forces and populated areas,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is too scared to meet for ceasefire talks in Turkey on Thursday, with Zelensky accusing Putin of being "scared" in

Russia is intensively expanding its military bases near the border with Finland, a new NATO member. Satellite images show tents, warehouses, fighter shelters, and activity in former bases. Experts believe these are preparations for troop deployment after the end of the war in Ukraine.