Russia fighting continues at 'routine level' despite Christmas ceasefire

Russia’s war effort in Ukraine has persisted at a "routine level" despite Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order for a ceasefire over Jan. 6 and 7 in recognition of Orthodox Christmas, the U.K. defense ministry assessed Saturday. Fighting in the Luhansk region around the city of Kreminna has ramped up over the last three weeks as Russia looks to hold onto the strategically important area amid a tough Ukrainian counter-offensive.  Kreminna is located 50 miles north of Bakh