8 hours agoGermany with ultimatum for Russia: The clock is ticking
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(a year ago)Russian President Vladimir Putin must respond to the ceasefire proposal in Ukraine by the end of the day. According to German government spokesman Stefan Cornelius, “ora is knocking” on Russia. And if Moscow does not accept the request, the “preparations” will begin for new sanctions. “If Russia does not accept the truce before the end of the day, Europeans [...]
According to German government spokesman Stefan Cornelius, “ora is knocking” on Russia.
And if Moscow does not accept the request, the “preparations” will begin for new sanctions.
“If Russia does not accept the ceasefire before the end of the day, Europeans will start preparing sanctions”, Cornelius said, The GuardianHe's following in on Telegrafie.
His statement comes after European leaders called during a weekend visit to Kiev for Russia to agree to the ceasefire.
Currently, Washington is proposing a 30-day ceasefire on the front line between Kiev and Moscow.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin is presenting countertakes -- the ban on mobilization in Ukraine and the ban on arms shipments from Western countries.
During the summit in Kiev on 10 May, the leaders of the countries at “The coalition of the Volunteers” set a deadline for Russia to agree to the 30-day ceasefire.
As stated further, if Moscow refuses, it faces a new package of international sanctions.
On the night of May 11th, Putin rejected the ceasefire proposal, and instead suggested restarting direct negotiations with Ukraine and holding a meeting 15 May in Istanbul.
The next day, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is ready for dialogue, but stressed that a confirmed ceasefire, scheduled to begin on 12 May, is a necessary condition.
Later, Turkey officially declared its readiness to mediate between Ukraine and Russia. /Periscope/
