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UN Calls for Olympic Truce: A Path to Peace

2/3/2026

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  • The UN General Assembly called for a true mutual ceasefire during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, reviving the Olympic Truce.
  • UNGA president Annalena Baerbock says the Games offer peace and goodwill among nations.
  • Pope Leo XIV urged leaders to use the event to de-escalate conflicts.
  • Ukraine backs the initiative, citing its commitment to peace amid ongoing tensions.