I don't know what they expect to achieve, but perhaps this is a sign that negotiations are on their way and meeting with Zelensky is for some kind of preparation?
Maybe it's because I currently only get my info off twitter and the bbc, but it feels like there has been a lull in the fighting, not drones perhaps, but men being deployed in large attacks.
From what i hear, over 100 ATACMS and Patriots are en route to Ukraine. And then there are talks about ceasefire...
I can bet that we'll soon see headlines like, 'Look, we offered Russia a ceasefire again, but they don't accept it. They're aggressors, Ukraine and everybody else wants an unconditional, long-lasting peace, etc'
This 30-day ceasefire thing is just another PR maneuver designed to paint Russians as uncooperative. But this won't solve the problem for anyone.
For Russians, this ceasefire means a short break during which Ukraine would get rearmed, troops rearranged, and new battle plans made against them. IMO, Russians would only agree to a ceasefire if it's permanent with no problems in future. But lets see, there should be Putin speaking in a few minutes.
As for large attacks, it's not a medieval fight where 1,000+ people with swords fight against each other. A large group of troops, even 100, now would mean big losses for them. Unless they manage to outplay an enemy and drop the troops somewhere they're safe. Otherwise, it would be easy to spot them from the air and many would simply get killed with drones. I don't see anyone doing this.
There are plenty of Telegram channels with actual troops reporting, and it's definitely not like papers write that there were 20 thousand Russians and just 20 Ukrainians, and those Ukrainians had to leave a place because there was no chance to stand, etc, etc.
What generally happens is that Russians attack in small groups of 5-10 people, often using motorbikes and quadbikes, especially if it's across fields, to reach the nearest spots where they could hide. Using tanks, even drone-safe ones, or similar heavy stuff isn't always the best method.
Many areas where they fight are essentially villages with fields around. You can check this Ukrainian map.
deepstatemap.live
Click on the notifications bell and you'll see the latest events like who advanced or regained positions. Then click any link and you'll see locations where they fight and how those areas roughly look from the air.