In response to Putin ordering a cease-fire for Russian Orthodox Christmas, a Ukrainian presidential adviser said that Russia 'must leave the occupied territories—only then will it have a 'temporary truce.''
Thursday that troops have been instructed to observe the temporary cease-fire ordered by Putin.
."ROC called for the genocide of Ukrainians, incited mass murder, and insists on even greater militarization of RF. Thus, ROC's statement about [a] 'Christmas truce' is a cynical trap and an element of propaganda.":"First. Ukraine doesn't attack foreign territory and doesn't kill civilians. As RF does. Ukraine destroys only members of the occupation army on its territory... Second.
Thursday, told the network by phone."Their soldiers here on the ground will continue to fire mortars. The provocations will happen for sure." Skotarenko said that"the only positive thing from this possible cease-fire is that our guys may have a day or two for rest and reset."in a statement that during a Thursday phone call, Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan"discussed the situation around Ukraine.
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