Trump's pastor condemns Putin's Easter attack on Sumy, Ukraine
Trump's spiritual advisor, Pastor Mark Burns, called the Russian dictator, Vladimir Putin, "pure evil" after the Russian attack on the city of Sumy in Ukraine.
The spiritual advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump posted a comprehensive statement on the platform X, accompanied by a recording made just after the attack on Sumy. Due to its graphic nature, we will not publish it.
"Unforgivable assault on humanity"
The video shows burning cars and dozens of bodies lying on the street.
"This is why I called Putin is evil… " Burns wrote. "As a pastor and peacemaker, I vehemently condemn Russia's heinous bombing of a church in Sumy, Ukraine, on Palm Sunday — a day meant for worship and spiritual renewal for Christians everywhere."
He added that "this brutal attack, which callously targeted innocent churchgoers gathered in peace to celebrate Palm Sunday, is an unforgivable assault on humanity, faith, and the sanctity of life."
The pastor expressed that intentionally attacking unarmed worshippers demonstrates a profound lack of compassion and moral integrity. He emphasized the need for justice, urging that those responsible be held to account and that the violence must come to an end immediately. He also appealed to all people of conscience to condemn these acts and to dedicate themselves to fostering peace and reconciliation.
He further called on people of faith around the world to openly denounce Russia for committing brutal acts of violence targeting women and children within the civilian population. He stressed that global unity is essential in standing against such shameful actions.
Bloody Russian attack on Sumy in Ukraine
On Palm Sunday, the Russian army attacked the centre of Sumy in the northeastern part of Ukraine. Thirty-four civilians were killed, and 117 people were injured.
The Sunday attack on Sumy occurred two days after a meeting between the American special envoy of the U.S. President for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. On Monday, the Kremlin stated that the talks between Witkoff and Putin were "beneficial and effective," but a possible meeting between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump was not specifically discussed.
The Russian attack was met with a response from the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and many other world leaders.
