Putin Seeking ‘Oxygen’ With Ukraine Ceasefire Order, Says Biden

Last Updated: January 05, 2023, 23:30 IST

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“He was ready to bomb hospitals and nurseries and churches” on December 25 and on New Year’s Day, Biden said

US President Joe Biden said Thursday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s order for a two-day Orthodox Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine was simply an effort to find breathing room for his war effort.

“He was ready to bomb hospitals and nurseries and churches” on December 25 and on New Year’s Day, Biden said, adding: “I think he’s trying to find some oxygen.”

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