Putin 'Mocking' Trump's Goodwill with Ukraine Attacks, Poland Says
Polish FM Radoslaw Sikorski condemned Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian cities as a deliberate affront to a previously agreed ceasefire and a mockery of U.S. President Trump's de-escalation efforts.
Published on April 14, 2025
On April 14, 2025, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin during an EU foreign ministers' meeting in Luxembourg. Sikorski accused Putin of undermining diplomatic efforts by launching missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Sumy and Kryvyi Rih, despite a ceasefire agreement that Ukraine had accepted over a month earlier. He argued that these actions not only threaten peace but also mock U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiatives to de-escalate the conflict.
Additional reports from the field highlighted the tragic impact of these attacks. In particular, a missile strike on Sumy during Palm Sunday resulted in 34 deaths and numerous injuries, underscoring the devastating reality of the ongoing conflict. These events have drawn international condemnation and cast further doubt on any prospects for a swift resolution.