Ukraine accuses Putin of ceasefire violation: said- troops fired rockets despite the announcement, Russia refutes claims

Ukraine has accused Russia of violating the ceasefire. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday night that his army would not attack Ukraine on January 6 and 7. Putin has taken this decision after the appeal of Patriarch Kirill, the 76-year-old Christian cleric of Russia.

Although now Ukraine claimed that Russian soldiers are attacking them with rockets. At the same time, Russia has denied this claim. Russia says it respects the ceasefire. The attacks are being done from the side of Ukraine, it is just retaliating.

Media reports justified Ukraine's claim

According to a Reuters report, on Friday, Russia attacked populated areas of Ukraine with cannons and rockets. In response, Ukrainian soldiers fired from army tanks. At present, the weather is bad due to snowfall in Ukraine. This is making it difficult for soldiers to fly and target drones.

A Ukrainian soldier told Reuters - the situation today is the same as the day before, the day before that, last week, and last month. There is no point in talking to Russia. His promises and orders should not be trusted.

Russia planning attack on the church: Ukraine minister

Ukraine's minister Irina Vereshchuk, who monitors the areas occupied by Russia, has issued a warning. In a Facebook post, he said – Russia is planning an attack on the church in the temporarily occupied places. I appeal to all people to stay in a safe place. All of you should avoid going in the crowd and take care of your loved ones.

Ukraine said – Ceasefire a trick of Russia

Ukraine has described this ceasefire as Russia's propaganda, duplicity, and a well-thought-out move. Mykhailo Podolak, advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, wrote on Twitter – Russia will have to leave the occupied areas, and only then a temporary ceasefire can take place.

Russia announced a full ceasefire for the first time

This is the first time since the attack on Ukraine in February last year that Russia has declared a ceasefire. Russia and Ukraine both celebrate Orthodox Christmas. It is celebrated on 7th January. Orthodox Christmas is also celebrated in Eastern European countries such as Russia, Greece, Ethiopia, and Egypt.

Russia and Ukraine share the same church

Ukraine and Russia are both adherents of the Russian Orthodox Church, but the Ukrainian church has strong memories of the repression of communist governments in the Soviet era. They did not have religious freedom. Now the Russian attack reminds them of the past.

The Orthodox Church of Ukraine separated from the Russian Orthodox Church in 2019 and liberated itself. Now the Church of Ukraine receives financial and other help from other western countries including America. This is not acceptable to Russia. There are about 240 million Orthodox Christians in the world.

Also Read: Ukraine said - Russia's ceasefire is a well-thought-out move: Zelensky's close friend said - this is just propaganda and duplicity