Russian Military declares ceasefire in Ukraine at 12:30 p.m. IST

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On Sunday, Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the nuclear issue in Ukraine, which has 15 nuclear reactors at four power facilities, as well as civilian safety.

Digital Desk: The Russian Military declared a ceasefire in Ukraine at 0700 GMT and agreed to provide humanitarian corridors for the protection and well-being of civilians. According to Sputnik, Russia made this choice after its President Vladimir Putin spoke over the phone with French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday. The humanitarian corridors will open at 12:30 p.m., according to IST. On Sunday, Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the nuclear issue in Ukraine, which has 15 nuclear reactors at four power facilities, as well as civilian safety. According to a statement published by the Élysée, Macron voiced grave worry about the threats to nuclear safety, security, and safeguards posed by Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, and stressed the importance of taking decisive steps to address these concerns. The Élysée Palace is the official house of the President of France, and it has its own website. According to an AFP storey, the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Macron found Putin "extremely committed to achieve his aims." In accordance with international law, Macron encouraged Russian President Vladimir Putin not to imperil people. According to the article, Putin has denied that the Russian army is targeting civilians. Also Read: Indian envoy to Palestine Mukul Arya found dead in embassy According to the official, Macron told Putin that "the army attacking is the Russian army." The French President also stated that he had "no reason to believe that the Ukrainian army is putting civilians in danger". However, Vladimir Putin assured French President Emmanuel Macron that Moscow intended to achieve its goals in Ukraine by diplomatic or armed methods. Putin assured Macron, according to AFP, that Russia will achieve its goals in Ukraine "either via diplomacy or by violence." The ceasefire would be declared at 12:30 pm IST today.