Russian forces continuing to invade Ukraine claim to have entered into a temporary ceasefire on President Putin's orders.
However, since then, air defense warnings have been issued throughout Ukraine, and tensions have continued, and it is unclear whether the ceasefire will be maintained until the morning of the 8th Japan time.
Russian President Putin ordered a ceasefire for 36 hours until 6:00 a.m. on the 8th of Japan time on the 7th, which corresponds to the Russian Orthodox Christmas, and the Russian army entered a ceasefire. .
However, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Ukrainian President Tymoshenko and others posted on social media that just before the ceasefire period, hospitals and houses in the eastern Donetsk region were shelled by Russian forces and many people were injured. An air defense alert has been issued for all of Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv.
On the other hand, the Russian Ministry of Defense claims that Ukrainians attacked Donetsk and other regions during the ceasefire period.
The pro-Russian leader has warned that any attempt by Ukraine to violate the ceasefire will be dealt with immediately, and it is unclear whether the unilateral ceasefire will be maintained.
The US think tank "War Research Institute" analyzes that Russia's sudden announcement of a temporary ceasefire is intended to secure time for soldiers to rest before resuming attacks on the front lines.
In addition, it shows the view that it is an information operation on the Russian side, saying, ``It seems that the Ukrainian army, which continues to fight during the ceasefire period, is unwilling to make efforts toward peace.''