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flag The UN and Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics urge a 52-day global ceasefire from Feb 6 to Mar 15, reviving the Olympic Truce tradition to promote peace during the Winter Games.

flag The United Nations and Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics organizers are calling for a 52-day global ceasefire from February 6 to March 15, 2026, reviving the ancient Olympic Truce tradition to promote peace during the Winter Games and Paralympics. flag Backed by a UN General Assembly resolution, the truce urges a pause in armed conflicts worldwide, though past attempts have failed to halt major wars like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. flag Despite limited enforcement, advocates highlight its symbolic value in fostering unity amid rising global tensions, with 61 active conflicts recorded in 2024 and the Doomsday Clock near midnight. flag A new Truce Compliance Index will track adherence using verified data, aiming to increase transparency and accountability.

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