Russia has until midnight Monday to abide by a 30-day ceasefire in its war against Ukraine or face a new round of sanctions, Germany has said. The ultimatum from Berlin comes as Ukraine said Russia was still carrying out attacks along the front line,

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.

Russia gave a clear and strong response to a proposal made by Western countries. The proposal called for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. It was meant to stop the fighting for a short time and possibly open the door to peace talks.

From left, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz make a call to U.S. President Donald Trump from Kyiv, Ukraine, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Mstyslav Chernov)

Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, the Ukrainian air force said Monday, after the Kremlin rejected an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the more than three-year war.