US EditionRussian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal
- On May 12, 2025, following the Kremlin’s refusal of a ceasefire offer, Russian forces conducted nighttime assaults on Ukraine using over 100 Shahed and decoy drones, according to the Ukrainian air force.
- The Kremlin turned down an unconditional 30-day ceasefire offered by U.S. And European leaders amid ongoing peace efforts during the weekend.
- The war has lasted over three years, with tens of thousands of soldiers and more than 10,000 Ukrainian civilians killed, as Russia occupies about one-fifth of Ukraine.
- Antonina Metko stated that a truce would indicate defeat for Putin, while Vladyslav Nehrybetskyi expressed cautious optimism, suggesting that initial efforts toward a peace deal are underway despite the challenges ahead.
- Ukraine and its allies warn that Russia's refusal to accept the ceasefire could lead to further sanctions, while Ukraine seeks Vatican help to end the war and recover deported children.
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Russia Rejects 30-Day Truce Due to Threats of Sanctions - teleSUR English
Negotiations must first address the root causes of the conflict before any discussion of a cease-fire can take place. On Monday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia rejected a 30-day cease-fire proposal put forward by Ukraine and several European leaders, stating that threats of sanctions in the event of noncompliance are unacceptable. RELATED: Zelensky Will Travel to Istanbul for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks “Such ultimatum-like langua…
Kremlin: "That's not how you can talk to Russia."
In the struggle for a ceasefire for Ukraine, the West spoke of an ultimatum for Russia. One would prepare for new sanctions if the Russian military did not comply with the demanded ceasefire by midnight. "So one cannot speak with Russia," Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov now reacted annoyed. "The language of Ultimates is unacceptable for Russia, it is not appropriate," he continued. If the ceasefire were not observed, the talks would begin at the…
Russia launches 100+ drones at Ukraine in nighttime attack
Kyiv: Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, the Ukrainian air force said Monday, after the Kremlin effectively rejected an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the more than three-year war, but reiterated that it would take part in possible peace talks later this week without preconditions. There was no direct response from the Kremlin, meanwhile, to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s challeng…
Russian attacks continued after ceasefire kicked in, says Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities said Russian attacks against Ukraine continued on Monday, including an overnight assault using more than 100 drones, despite a ceasefire proposed by Europe and Ukraine that Russia did not agree to abide by.
Russia calls the threat of European sanctions "inadmissible" and avoids commenting on Zelenski's proposal to meet Putin
"Ultimatum language is unacceptable. You cannot speak to Russia in that language," said Dmitri Peskov, Kremlin spokesman, after Ukraine and several European leaders warned Moscow of sanctions in the event of not declaring a ceasefire on Monday.
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