“No wonder Zelensky has renounced peace,” the congressman tweeted.

In his opinion, financing the conflict in Ukraine is immoral.

Earlier, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' called for a Christmas truce so that Orthodox people could attend church services.

Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to introduce a ceasefire along the entire line of contact in Ukraine from 12:00 on January 6 to 24:00 on January 7.

In turn, Zelensky rejected Russia's proposal to establish a Christmas truce on January 6 and 7.

On January 6, the Armed Forces of Ukraine shelled Donetsk at exactly 12:00, when the Christmas truce established by Russia began to operate.