President Trump told reporters he plans to shorten the timeline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine based on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s continued attacks on Ukrainian cities.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday set a 10- to 12-day deadline for Russia to show progress toward ending its war in Ukraine, escalating pressure

The long-range Russian drones come in swarms each night, buzzing over Ukraine by the hundreds, terrorizing the population and attacking targets from the industrial east to areas near its western border with Poland.

US President Donald Trump says he will give Russia 10 to 12 days to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine, slashing the 50-day deadline he initially floated.

"The suitcase was found to contain an American Colt Commander, .45 caliber with three empty magazines," Russian officials said.

By Anastasiia Malenko, Maria Tsvetkova and Manuel Ausloos DONETSK REGION (Reuters) -For months, Ukraine has picked off Russian soldiers by the thousand around the frontline city of Pokrovsk, using small drones armed with bombs to tie down a numerically superior force.

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed Russia would prefer to resolve the conflict through dialogue, but said military operations continue because "opponents rejected the path of negotiations."