Putin orders ceasefire in Ukraine on 6-7 Jan
President Vladimir Putin has made a big announcement regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war for almost 11 months. President Putin on Thursday ordered a ceasefire in Ukraine from 6 to 7 January. That is, the war will be halted during this time. Russian spiritual leader Patriarch Kirill requested a ceasefire in Ukraine on January 6-7 regarding the Orthodox Christmas.
Order to halt Russia-Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Moscow’s armed forces in Ukraine for a 36-hour ceasefire this weekend for the Russian Orthodox Christmas holiday, the Kremlin said on Thursday. The order comes after a proposal by Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Decision on Orthodox Christmas
According to President Putin, ‘Based on the fact that a large number of Orthodox civilians live in war zones, we offer the Ukrainian side to declare a ceasefire and give them the opportunity to attend services on Christmas Eve.’
