Donald Trump assures that the strengthening of Russian forces at the border with Finland and Norway does not pose a threat. The President of the United States assures that both countries are safe. Key Information Donald Trump is not concerned about the strengthening of Russian forces at the border with Finland and Norway.

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.

Western leaders warn Putin is buying time as U.K. and EU announce sanctions targeting Russia's military, energy, and illegal oil transport amid ongoing Ukraine conflict.

"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.

Since the start of May 19, a total of 84 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline. The Russian forces are attacking in 10 directions, most actively in the Pokrovsk direction, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces.

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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.

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