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Zelenskyy says 'savage' Russian attack on Sumy that killed three people shows the need for sanctions
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on the deadly Russian airstrike on Sumy earlier today, which he called a “savage” assault that deliberately targeted civilians on “ordinary streets”.
The Ukrainian leader said “many people have been wounded” and that at least three people have been killed.
He said the attack showed that Russia is not serious in pursuing peace. Zelenskyy wrote on X:
It is obvious: without global pressure – without decisive actions from the United States, Europe, and everyone in the world who has the power – Putin will not agree even to a ceasefire.
Not a single day goes by without Russia striking Ukrainian cities and villages. Every day, we lose our people to Russian terror. Every day, Russia gives new reasons for tougher sanctions and stronger support for our defence.
I am grateful to everyone around the world who is promoting exactly this agenda: sanctions for aggression and the killing of people, and assistance in defending the lives of Ukrainians.
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