## Kremlin Rejects German Ceasefire Ultimatum, Says “You Can’t Speak to Russia That Way”

Authored by united24media.com

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov responded to Western demands that Russia agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, rejecting the proposal’s tone, Meduza reported on May 12.

“Such ultimatums are unacceptable to Russia.

You can’t speak to Russia that way,” Peskov said during a press briefing.

Earlier, the German government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius warned that “the clock is ticking” and that Russian leader Vladimir Putin must respond to the proposed ceasefire in Ukraine by the end of May 12.

Failure to do so will trigger a new round of sanctions against Russia, he said.

On May 10, during the coalition of the willing summit in Kyiv, world leaders agreed to use the threat of new sanctions as leverage to compel Russia to accept a ceasefire.

That same day, US President Donald Trump reportedly expressed support for a 30-day ceasefire set to begin on May 12, provided Russia agrees to the terms. »

### US popularity collapses worldwide in wake of Trump’s return

Authored by politico.eu

Russia, the reputation of which tanked in the wake of President Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, is still (slightly) more unpopular than the U.S. — though its image is also improving.

The survey showed he’s less popular worldwide than his Russian and Chinese counterparts, Putin and Xi Jinping.

Nationally representative results were calculated based on the official distribution of age and gender for each country’s population. »

### Philippines election result: Marcos' hold on senate grows shaky while Duterte wins mayor race

Authored by bbc.com

Meanwhile his rival, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte who is detained in The Hague over his drug war that killed thousands, has been elected mayor of his family's stronghold.

The fate of his daughter Vice President Sara Duterte, who is facing an impeachment trial, remains in the balance.

His youngest son, Sebastian, the incumbent mayor, was elected vice-mayor, meaning he can discharge his father's duties in his absence. »

### Warner Bros games revenue drops 48% in Q1 2025

Authored by gamesindustry.biz

Warner Bros has published its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025, reporting a 48% decrease in games revenue during its first quarter.

Revenue for Warner Bros overall during Q1 2025 totaled $9 billion, a 9% decrease year-on-year.

Following its FY2024 results posted this February, Warner Bros addressed its restructuring program which saw the closure of Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros San Diego. »

### Modi says India has only paused military action after it and Pakistan stop firing at each other

Authored by apnews.com

The escalating hostilities between the nuclear-armed rivals after a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir had threatened regional peace.

India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop all military actions on land, in the air and at the sea on Saturday.

Senior military officials from India and Pakistan spoke via a hotline on Monday to assess if the ceasefire was holding and how to ensure implementation. »

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