US EditionRussian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal
- After Moscow declined an unconditional 30-day ceasefire proposal on May 12, 2025, it carried out nighttime strikes on Ukraine using over 100 Shahed drones along with decoys, according to the Ukrainian air force.
- Despite diplomatic initiatives and Ukraine’s insistence on a truce prior to negotiations, the Kremlin rejected the ceasefire proposal put forward by leaders from the United States and Europe.
- The conflict has lasted more than three years, with tens of thousands of soldiers and over 10,000 civilians killed, as Russia controls about one-fifth of Ukraine.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy challenged Putin to meet face-to-face for peace talks, while the Vatican called for just peace and Ukraine sought help in returning deported children.
- Russia’s refusal to join the ceasefire could trigger more sanctions, while Ukrainians express cautious hope amid difficult peace prospects and ongoing international pressure.
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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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