Daily Summary
Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Palm Sunday killed 34 people and injured 117, with reports indicating the use of ballistic missiles and cluster munitions on a civilian area, an attack widely condemned by President Zelenskyy and Western leaders. The incident has further complicated already strained diplomatic negotiations and ceasefire efforts, with both Ukraine and Russia accusing each other of escalating the conflict. Meanwhile, U.S. and European officials, as well as figures like former President Trump and Polish ministers, have pressed for de-escalation, though the Kremlin and its intermediaries caution that significant progress will take time.
Russian Missile Strike Kills 34 in Sumy on Palm Sunday, Kyiv Says
On April 13, 2025, a Russian missile strike on Sumy killed 34 people and injured 117 during Palm Sunday celebrations, sparking international condemnation and calls for a strong response.
Kremlin Says Instant Results Not Possible After Trump Urges Ukraine Progress
The Kremlin warned that despite active dialogue with Trump's administration, quick results are unlikely as lingering damages from past policies hinder swift progress in resolving the Ukraine conflict.
Russian Missile Strike Hits Sumy on Palm Sunday, Killing at Least 34
On April 13, 2025, Russian missiles struck Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations, killing at least 34 people and injuring 117 while drawing international condemnation.
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.