“The decision concerns a ceasefire or offensive actions on our part. But this does not mean that we will not respond to the enemy’s provocations! Or we will give the enemy at least some opportunity during these festive hours to improve their positions on the line”. of contact,” Pushilin wrote.
The acting head of the DPR explained that the decision to ceasefire for the period of celebrating the Nativity of Christ is addressed to Orthodox people, for whom it is important to go to church and defend the service.
However, “there can be no talk of any truce,” Pushilin specified.
Remember that earlier Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to introduce a ceasefire along the entire line of contact for 36 hours, starting at 12:00 on January 6. until 24:00 hours on January 7. The Kremlin called on the Ukrainian side to also declare a ceasefire and allow Orthodox citizens to attend Christmas services.