Germany gives Russia until midnight to implement ceasefire, threatens sanctions
- Germany set a deadline of May 12, 2025, for Russia to accept a ceasefire lasting 30 days without any conditions, warning that failure to comply would result in the imposition of sanctions.
- This demand followed a weekend visit to Kyiv by four European leaders who urged the ceasefire to enable peace talks after over three years of conflict.
- Although Russian President Putin suggested holding talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, Moscow has not agreed to the immediate ceasefire demanded by Europe and Kyiv.
- On May 12, Russia launched an overnight assault with 108 long-range drones; Ukrainian forces shot down 55, and seven civilians were injured in the attacks.
- Failure to secure the ceasefire prompted Brussels to prepare new sanctions targeting Russia’s banking and energy sectors while planning peace talks continues among European and allied officials.
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