British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned a Russian missile assault that killed greater than 30 folks within the Ukrainian metropolis of Sumy on Sunday.
The prime minister mentioned he was “appalled” by the assault, which noticed two ballistic missiles strike Sumy as residents gathered on the morning of Palm Sunday.
Ukrainian emergency companies mentioned at the very least 32 folks had been killed within the assault, together with two youngsters, whereas 84 had been injured.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned on social media that “only filthy scum can act like this – taking the lives of ordinary people.”
Starmer mentioned: “This latest deadly attack is a stark reminder of the continued bloodshed perpetrated by Putin.
“President Zelensky has proven his dedication to peace, President Putin should now comply with a full and rapid ceasefire with out circumstances – as Ukraine has achieved.”
The attack comes after a week in which US envoy Steve Witkoff again travelled to Russia to press the Kremlin to come to the negotiating table as Donald Trump’s administration continues to seek a peace deal.
Moscow has already rejected a US-backed proposal for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, and has appeared to drag its feet on implementing a more limited truce in the Black Sea, saying some of the sanctions on Russia should be lifted first.
While the West urges Russia to negotiate, German defence minister Boris Pistorius told a meeting of Ukraine’s allies earlier in the week that peace “seems to be out of attain within the rapid future.”
In the wake of Sunday’s attack on Sumy, which is around 32 kilometres from the Russian border, Zelensky said: “Talks have by no means stopped ballistic missiles and aerial bombs. What’s wanted is an perspective towards Russia {that a} terrorist deserves.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr