Ukraine accuses Russia of ignoring ceasefire call, escalating attacks

Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of rejecting a proposed 30-day ceasefire and continuing military aggression along the entire front line, despite calls for a pause in hostilities.

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In a statement shared Monday on X, Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said that Russia was “completely ignoring the offer of a full and durable ceasefire starting on May 12,” referring to a proposal put forward by Ukraine and supported by its Western allies.

I am grateful to @DavidLammy for inviting me to participate online in today's London meeting, in our regular and effective format, together with our allies Germany @AussenMinDE, Italy @Antonio_Tajani, Spain @jmalbares, Poland @sikorskiradek, the EU @kajakallas, and France… pic.twitter.com/lrpEMhRhqc

— Andrii Sybiha  (@andrii_sybiha) May 12, 2025

“They continue to attack Ukrainian positions all along the frontline,” Sybiga added, following a virtual meeting with international partners.

The ceasefire was intended to reduce fighting and allow for humanitarian efforts, but Ukrainian officials say there has been no sign of de-escalation from the Russian side. The front line remains active across multiple regions, with reports of shelling and drone strikes continuing into the week.