The report suggests Russia aims to exploit a 50-day pause before potential U.S. sanctions. Analysts note that over the past two weeks, Russia has strengthened its positions in the Pokrovsk, Kupyansk,

Washington has given Moscow 50 days from July 14 to reach a peace deal or face bruising sanctions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

As the war in Ukraine grinds through its third brutal summer, the past week brought a flurry of intense aerial

In the north a 50,000-strong Russian force is attacking Sumy, a provincial capital. Our model is detecting artillery fire and explosions along the city’s northern defensive lines. Ukraine is badly outnumbered but officials say the front is holding.

For months the talk in Kyiv was of a much-anticipated Russian offensive that would aim to gobble up more of Ukraine’s eastern regions. So far, it’s been underwhelming – but the Russians have made some gains and vastly reinforced their troop numbers in some areas.

An emboldened Russia has ramped up military offensives on two fronts in Ukraine. That is scattering Kyiv’s precious reserve troops and threatening to expand the fighting to a new Ukrainian region as each side seeks an advantage before the fighting season wanes in the autumn.

A Russian official says American Daniel Martindale has been rewarded with citizenship for spying on Ukraine, "by decree of our President Vladimir Putin."

Russia captures Ukrainian villages, expands offensive despite U.S. calls to end fighting, Ukraine silent on claims.