Moscow: The Kremlin on Monday rejected threats of new EU sanctions if Russia refuses to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, calling such warnings 'unacceptable ultimatums,' according to Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

According to Anadolu Agency, Peskov emphasized that the use of what he described as 'ultimatum language' is inappropriate when addressing Russia. He stated, "The language of ultimatums is unacceptable for Russia, it is not suitable. You cannot speak to Russia in such a language," during a briefing with reporters in Moscow, as reported by the state-run news agency TASS.

Peskov also recalled that similar threats were made on May 10 when French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and the British and Polish prime ministers, Keir Starmer and Donald Tusk, visited Kyiv. During their visit, they expressed support for a 30-day truce proposal starting May 12.

Earlier on Monday, the German government issued a warning that the EU would commence the process of drafting additional sanctions against Russia if it refuses the proposed ceasefire agreement, which has garnered the backing of European leaders and Ukraine.

The suggested truce comes in the wake of a previous unsuccessful 72-hour unilateral ceasefire declared by Moscow from May 8 to May 11, intended to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory Day.