Russia declares two-day ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Christmas
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jan 05, 2023, 06:10 IST | Updated: Jan 05, 2023, 06:10 IST
President Vladimir Putin said Russia will halt fighting in Ukraine temporarily for the Orthodox Christmas. Putin said he made the decision for a two-day cease-fire, beginning Friday, after a request from the Moscow patriarch of the Orthodox Church, who is known as Kirill.
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