Russian troops must hold fire for 36 hours from 1200 on Jan. 6.
Many Orthodox Christians, including those living in Russia and Ukraine, celebrate Christmas on Jan. 6-7.
(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Frank Jack Daniel)
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the Russian Defense Minister to cease fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas, the Kremlin said on Thursday.
Russian troops must hold fire for 36 hours from 1200 on Jan. 6.
Many Orthodox Christians, including those living in Russia and Ukraine, celebrate Christmas on Jan. 6-7.
(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Frank Jack Daniel)