Say yes to ceasefire today or face sanctions, Germany tells Russia:
Germany gave Russia time until midnight on Monday to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine ...
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Key FactsGermany urges Russia to accept ceasefire or face sanctions
May 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Germany set a deadline for Russia to respond to the ceasefire proposal by midnight, warning of new sanctions if ignored.
- Berlin emphasized coordination with European partners to prepare further sanctions should the Kremlin refuse the proposal.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed readiness for direct talks with Putin while insisting on an unconditional ceasefire starting May 12.
- The Turkish Foreign Minister urged both Russia and Ukraine to meet promptly to declare a ceasefire, noting the current deadlock.
The clock is ticking — we still have 12 hours until the end of this day.— Stefan Kornelius, government spokesperson, during a briefing about the ceasefire proposal.
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Say yes to ceasefire today or face sanctions, Germany tells Russia: Germany gave Russia time until midnight on Monday to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine ...
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Germany gives Russia until end of day to agree to 30-day ceasefire: German government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius has stated that if a 30-day ceasefire is not ...
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'Clock is ticking' — Germany gives Russia until midnight to implement ceasefire, threatens sanctions
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Germany Says Russia Has Hours to Abide by Ceasefire or Face Sanctions: European countries will start preparing new sanctions on Russia unless the Kremlin starts ...
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Germany warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Russia to agree to Ukraine ceasefire: Germany warned the “clock is ticking” for Russia to agree by the end of Monday to an ...
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European officials pledge support for Ukraine, new Russia sanctions at London summit
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The Europeans' threats against Russia seem like a bluff: A ceasefire in Ukraine or massive sanctions, was the message. But what exactly follows now?
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"The clock is ticking": Germany threatens Russia with sanctions over failure to comply with ceasefire - Euromaidan Press
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Europe to impose more sanctions on Russia if 30-day ceasefire refused: The Kremlin said Europe's “language of ultimatums is unacceptable to Russia.”
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German leaders warn 'clock is ticking' on Ukraine ceasefire: Germany warned the 'clock is ticking' for Russia to agree by the end of Monday to an ...
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‘Disrespect to US’: Ukraine slams Russia’s ‘horrific’ bombardment of Kyiv: Ukraine calls for focus on attacks amid diplomatic effort to raise pressure on Moscow ...
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- A nine-story residential building in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district was destroyed by a Russian missile, killing 23 residents inside.
- Emergency teams used cranes, excavators, and sniffer dogs to search for additional victims amid extensive surrounding damage.
- Russia launched a large-scale assault with over 440 drones and 32 missiles aiming to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses.
- Kyiv declared a day of mourning as psychologists provided support to survivors and families grieving the loss.
I was especially scared to sleep last night.— Valentin Hrynkov describes his fear during the attack.
Zelensky says Russia ‘not in the mood for a ceasefire’, warns ‘Ayatollah Putin’ of ending up in ‘decay’
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Russia carries out 'massive' drone attacks on Kyiv, Odesa: Days after it launched its largest drone offensive since the start of its three year-long invasion of ...
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Intense Russian Drone and Missile Assault Hits UkraineOver 315 drones and multiple missiles struck two cities overnight, causing casualties and widespread fires in Ukraine.
- Russia launched more than 315 Shahed drones and seven missiles targeting Kyiv and Odesa.
- A maternity hospital and residential buildings in Odesa were hit, resulting in two deaths and nine injuries.
- Ukrainian air defenses responded while civilians sought refuge in metro stations during the prolonged strikes.
- The attacks ignited 19 fires and prompted temporary flight restrictions at several Russian airports.
Russia must answer for every crime it commits. Until there is justice, there will be no security. For Ukraine. And for the world.— Ihor Klymenko, Interior Minister of Ukraine, wrote on Telegram.
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‘Russian Economy Crumbling, We Will Support This Even More’ – Zelinsky Says: Key Russian economists warn Putin his war in Ukraine will lead to a major recession ...
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Zelenskyy Calls For More Pressure On Russia After Deadly Missile Strike In Kyiv: “This attack is a reminder to the world that Russia rejects a ceasefire and ...
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- The G7 originated 50 years ago as a coalition of leading industrial democracies to address economic crises like oil shocks and stagflation.
- The recent meeting in Canada revealed stark disagreements, especially between the US under Trump and other members regarding Middle East and Ukraine conflicts.
- Trump distanced himself from traditional G7 policies, rejecting the two-state solution and adopting unconventional approaches toward Russia and China.
- The shared Western values that once united the G7 have eroded, casting doubt on the group’s future relevance and effectiveness.
Running a summit in these circumstances is 'like preparing the red carpet for Godzilla,' one Canadian official told the Financial Times.— A Canadian official made this remark to the Financial Times.
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