Russian dictator Vladimir Putin must respond to the ceasefire proposal in Ukraine by the end of the day, The Guardian reports. According to German government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius, "the clock is ticking" for Russia.

Vladimir Putin has until midnight to agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine or leading European states, including the UK, will impose new sanctions against Russia, the German government's spokesman has said.

There was no negotiation process with Ukraine, with the Kremlin only saying that Kyiv "should follow" its lead.

Russia did not support the idea of a ceasefire today, May 12, but Russian dictator Vladimir Putin proposed negotiations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed. Read more about what happened over the weekend.

Vladimir Putin has unleashed a new devastating attack of one hundred drones at Ukraine despite Keir Starmer and Donald Trump's efforts to continue peace talks. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to meet with the Russian leader on Thursday in Istanbul.

Kyiv has backed a U.S. proposal made in April for a 30-day ceasefire, which has been rejected by Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Moscow has hit back at Europe's 30-day ceasefire ultimatum as “unacceptable” and “unsuitable” following Western threats of sanctions.Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said it was wrong to “use such language with Russia” as Europe’s deadline for Russia to agree to a truce with Ukraine got closer.

The EU is preparing new large-scale sanctions against Russia, targeting its oil and financial systems. Their implementation will depend on the results of potential negotiations in Türkiye and the position of Russian President Vladimir Putin,