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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Steffie Banatvala

Trump defends Russia after missile attack kills 34

Russia Missile United States Donald Trump
  • Russia launched a missile attack on Sumy, Ukraine, on Palm Sunday, killing 34 and wounding 117.
  • US President Donald Trump called the attack "terrible" and stated he had been told the Russians “made a mistake”.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Mr Trump to visit Ukraine to witness the devastation firsthand.
  • EU foreign ministers plan to discuss new sanctions against Russia and security guarantees for Ukraine.
  • Western leaders have condemned the attack, with some calling it a "war crime" and criticising Russia for undermining peace efforts.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump defends Putin after ‘mistake’ attack on Sumy kills 34

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