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January 30, 2026 UN
The Winter Olympics begin in Italy on February 6. UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock called on all warring parties to agree to a "mutual ceasefire" during the sporting events, in accordance with the ancient principle of the Olympic Truce.
"The Olympic Truce proves that even in times of discord, humanity can still find common ground through sport," Baerbock said.
"I call on all parties involved in ongoing armed conflicts around the world to show resolve and agree to a genuine mutual ceasefire for the duration of the Olympic Truce," she added.
Baerbock recalled the ancient Greek tradition of ekecheiria, which translates as "Olympic truce." She called it "the sacred principle of the Olympic Games."
The former German Foreign Minister referred to General Assembly resolution, which calls on countries to observe a ceasefire from the seventh day before the start of the Winter Olympic Games until the seventh day after the end of the Winter Paralympic Games.
"Through friendly competition, we can overcome differences," Baerbock said.
She noted that the upcoming Games will be the most gender-balanced in history. The General Assembly President also added that the International Olympic Committee has decided to raise the UN flag at the Olympic stadium and in the Olympic villages as a symbol of peace.
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