Putin orders a 24-hour cease-fire in Ukraine
International
- 5-01-2023, 20:07
Baghdad-INA
Russian President Vladimir Putin, today, Thursday, ordered his country's forces to cease fire with Ukraine as part of a truce that will last for 24 hours.
The Kremlin said in a statement that "Putin ordered the Minister of Defense to cease fire with Ukraine for one day, starting from midday tomorrow, Friday.".
He added, "Russia calls on Ukraine to declare a ceasefire and allow citizens to attend the rituals on Christmas Eve and Day.".
Russia and Ukraine celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ on January 7, according to the Orthodox calendar.
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