The ultimatum from Berlin comes as Ukraine said Russia was still carrying out attacks along the front line, despite a ceasefire proposal agreed on the weekend among Kyiv's allies for a 30-day ceasefire to start Monday. The Kremlin said such an ultimatum "is unacceptable for Russia."

Kornelius stated that “the clock is ticking” for Russia to accept the unconditional ceasefire proposal, adding that preparations for new sanctions will begin if Moscow fails to comply. Proposal for a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine On May 10,

Agree to a ceasefire until midnight or face more sanctions, Germany tells Russia Germany gave Russia time until midnight on Monday to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, the government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said.

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is set to unveil fresh sanctions targeting Russia as Britain hosts a security meeting of European ministers for the first time.

Russia has called for direct negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, but Ukraine’s European allies say Putin needs to agree to a ceasefire first.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is prepared to meet Vladimir Putin this week, shortly after US President Donald Trump urged him to “immediately” accept the Russian leader’s offer to hold peace talks in Turkey.

US President Donald Trump said he was open to attending the potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey on Thursday, as the US ramps up pressure on Moscow and Kyiv to bring an end to the three-year conflict.

KYIV: US President Donald Trump offered on Monday (May 12) to join prospective Ukraine-Russia talks in Türkiye later this week as European countries pushed to get the Kremlin to accept thei

Trump said he might travel to Turkey for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, for what he said could be an agreement for a 30-day cease-fire.