Russian strike on Sumy spurs calls for urgent peace talks
The Russian attack on Sumy, which killed 34 people, is a "brutal reminder" of the need for negotiations to end "this terrible war," stated the White House.
What you need to know
- Russian attack on Sumy: On Sunday, Russian missiles hit the city of Sumy in Ukraine, killing at least 34 people.
- White House reaction: The U.S. National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes emphasised that the attack is a "brutal reminder" of the need to end the war.
- Diplomatic efforts: President Donald Trump and his administration are intensifying efforts to end the conflict.
Strange interpretation by Donald Trump
Trump addressed the missile attack on Sumy aboard Air Force One while returning from Florida to Washington.
- I think it was terrible. And I was told they made a mistake. But I think it's a horrible thing - said U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday. However, he stated that it is not his war, but Joe Biden’s war.
Kellog condemns the attack, Rubio extends condolences
"The United States extends our deepest condolences to the victims of today’s horrifying Russian missile attack on Sumy" - wrote earlier on Sunday the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on platform X. "This is a tragic reminder of why President Trump and his Administration are putting so much time and effort into trying to end this war and achieve durable peace," he added.
The Russian missile attack was condemned by the U.S. special envoy for Ukraine, retired General Keith Kellogg.
"Today's Palm Sunday attack by Russian forces on civilian targets in Sumy crosses any line of decency. There are scores of civilian dead and wounded," Kellogg wrote on platform X.
The attack occurred shortly after Putin's meeting with Witkoff
The attack on Sumy on Sunday occurred two days after a meeting between U.S. special envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.
