Russia-Ukraine Conflict : Putin made a big announcement regarding the war in Ukraine

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 stopped during this time. Russian spiritual leader Patriarch Kirill requested a ceasefire in Ukraine on January 6-7 regarding the Orthodox Christmas.

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.

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.' The head of the Russian Orthodox Church called on Thursday for a 36-hour Christmas truce in Ukraine this weekend, but his appeal failed to make any headway in halting the war that began nearly 11 months ago with the invasion of Moscow. Wasn't looking likely. Patriarch Kirill suggested a ceasefire from Friday afternoon to Saturday midnight local time.