Ukrainians and Russians have celebrated Orthodox Christmas as combating persisted even with Russia’s unilateral call for a 36-hour cease-hearth that Ukraine reported was only a ploy by Russian President Vladimir Putin to reposition and boost his troops. While the faithful celebrated the getaway, towns in eastern Ukraine saw no major lessen in the battling on January 6-7. Live Briefing: Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine RFE/RL’s Stay Briefing provides you all of the most up-to-date developments on Russia’s ongoing invasion, Kyiv’s counteroffensive, Western army assist, global response, and the plight of civilians. For all of RFE/RL’s protection of the war, click here. Shelling in the city of Bakhmut by the Russian armed…