Trump's pastor condemns Putin as 'evil' after Sumy attack
Trump's spiritual advisor, Pastor Mark Burns, labelled the Russian dictator, Vladimir Putin, as "evil" following the Russian attack on the city of Sumy in Ukraine.
The spiritual advisor to the 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"
"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," Burns wrote.
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."
In the pastor's view, "such deliberate violence against defenceless worshippers reveals a profound disregard for compassion and morality." "I demand justice, accountability, and an immediate end to these atrocities, calling on all people of conscience to denounce this evil and work relentlessly for peace and reconciliation," he wrote.
He also urged "all people of faith worldwide to publicly condemn Russia for these evil acts of violence against women and children civilians."
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 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and many other world leaders.
