Russia's missile strike on Sumy has triggered a wave of diplomatic statements: Trump called the tragedy a "mistake" while avoiding direct accusations against Putin, while Zelenskyy accused the US of tolerating Russian narratives. Meanwhile, Kyiv has submitted proposals for a subsoil deal to the US, while Paris and Warsaw are calling for tougher sanctions.
Trump calls Sumy attack a 'mistake', avoids direct criticism of Putin
In response to the attack on Sumy, Donald Trump described it a "mistake" and a "terrible event", but refrained from directly criticising Russian President Vladimir Putin. This sparked outrage in Ukraine, where Zelenskiy called Putin a "scumbag" and warned of the risk of World War III if the aggression was not stopped.
Zelensky criticizes the spread of Russian narratives in the United States
In his interview, Zelensky has expressed concern about the spread of Russian narratives in the United States, noting that some American politicians, including Vice President J.D. Vance, "somehow justify" Putin's actions. The Ukrainian president stressed that Russia was the aggressor and called for more support from the international community.
Trump accuses CBS of 'slander' after Zelenskiy interview
Following the broadcast of Zelenskiy's interview on CBS, Donald Trump accused the network of "slander" and political bias. He called for the network to be punished and continued a $20 billion lawsuit over its previous coverage.
Ukraine presents its proposals for a minerals agreement to the US
Ukraine has presented the United States with a complete package of proposals for a future agreement on strategic mineral resources. This was announced by the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Olga Stefanishyna, who stressed that some agreements had already been reached, but that negotiations were still ongoing. The Ukrainian side has allocated UAH 113 million from the reserve fund for the preparation of the document, taking into account the legislative nuances of both countries.
Barrot: Putin should be "strangled with sanctions" after Sumy attack
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot called the EU and US to increase pressure on Russia. He said Putin had violated international law by targeting civilians in Sumy on Palm Sunday. Stressing that Ukraine had agreed to a ceasefire while Moscow was continuing the war, Barrot called for the toughest sanctions to force Russia to negotiate.
Sikorski: Attacks on Sumy are Russia's mockery of US peace initiatives
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski labeled the attacks on Kryvyi Rih and Sumy as "Moscow's mocking response" to Washington's peace initiative. He stressed that these attacks took place despite Ukraine's unilateral agreement to a ceasefire. Sikorsky called on the US administration to reconsider its policy towards Putin and let him know that his disregard for diplomacy will not go unanswered.
Zelenskiy: Ukraine has received $100 billion in US aid
Speaking to CBS News, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, that the total amount of US aid to Ukraine was about $100 billion. Of this, about $35 billion went to support Ukraine's state budget, while the rest was spent on weapons, logistics and the costs of American and European partners in the programme. The President thanked the people of the United States for their solidarity and stressed that Ukraine was fighting not only for itself, but also for the whole of Europe.
Author: Danylo Pievchev