Russia’s ceasefire stunt deserves Ukraine’s disregard

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed his military to observe a unilateral 36-hour ceasefire beginning midday Moscow time (4 p.m. U.S. EST) on Friday. Putin also called “on the Ukrainian side to declare a ceasefire” so Ukrainians can attend Christmas Eve services. It is an Orthodox Christian tradition to celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7.

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