Russian President Putin orders a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine

A Martinez
Tim Mak

January 06, 2023 / 2:02 am

Putin instructed his defense minister to order a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas. Ukraine accuses Russia of trying to buy time to replenish its stocks along the front lines.

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