Russia must agree to truce by May 12 or face sanctions: Germany
European countries will start preparing new sanctions on Russia if it does not agree to unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine by end of May 12, German government said. Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov responded that "ultimatum language" in talks with Russia is "unacceptable". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday.