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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has attracted an incredible amount of propaganda and fake news stories.
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Ukraine and specifically the President Zelensky is on a PR war. Rallying as many world leaders to join to condemn the Russian invasion.
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Sumy attack is a war crime by Russia – Merz
Cliff Notes – Sumy attack is a war crime by Russia – Merz
- Friedrich Merz, likely Germany’s next chancellor, condemned the recent Russian missile strike in Sumy that killed at least 34, labelling it a “deliberate and calculated war crime.”
- Despite the outgoing Chancellor’s reluctance, Merz expressed support for supplying Ukraine with Taurus missiles, highlighting a potential shift in Germany’s military assistance strategy.
- The former Ukrainian ambassador to Germany raised concerns over the coalition government’s commitment to Ukraine’s military support, calling the coalition agreement insufficient.
Sumy attack is a war crime by Russia – Merz
Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of committing a war crime after a Russian missile attack killed at least 34 people, including children, in the Ukrainian city of Sumy.
The leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) told German public broadcaster ARD on Sunday that the deadly Russian missile assault was “a deliberate and calculated war crime.”
“There are two waves of attacks, and the second arrived as emergency workers were taking care of the victims,” said Merz.
“That is the response, that is what (Russian President Vladimir) Putin does to those who talk with him of a ceasefire,” he added, mentioning those in Germany who “naively” call for peace talks with Putin.
“Our willingness to discuss with him is interpreted not as a serious offer to make peace, but as weakness,” said Merz.
Merz remains open to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles
The soon-to-be chancellor also reiterated his support for supplying Ukraine with Taurus long-range missiles, provided such action is coordinated with European allies.
Merz noted that the UK, France and the US are some of the countries who have already provided Ukraine with the missiles.
Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has refused to provide Taurus missiles to Ukraine, due to the risks of escalating the conflict.
Scholz, a member of the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD), earlier called the attack on Sumy “barbaric” and said: “Such attacks show Russia’s claim to want peace for what it really is.”
What happened in the attack on Sumy?
At least 34 people were killed when two Russian ballistic missiles struck the center of the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday.
The missiles hit at around 10:15 a.m. local time (0715 GMT) while people were gathering to celebrate the Christian feast of Palm Sunday.
The attack comes as US President Donald Trump‘s administration pushes for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
US National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes said in a statement that “the missile attack on Sumy is a clear and stark reminder of why President Donald Trump’s efforts to try and end this terrible war comes at a crucial time.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attack proves that Russia is stalling on a ceasefire deal.
“This Friday marked exactly one month since Russia spurned the US proposal for a full and unconditional ceasefire. They are not afraid. That’s why they keep launching ballistic missiles,” Zelenskyy said. “Only pressure – only decisive action – can change this.”
UN’s Guterres, European leaders join chorus of condemnation
The attack sparked outrage among European leaders and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who was “deeply alarmed and shocked” by the attack.
The UN chief’s spokesman Stephane Dujarric said it demonstrated a “devastating pattern of similar assaults on Ukrainian cities and towns in recent weeks,” recalling that “attacks against civilians and civilian objects are prohibited under international humanitarian law.”
Earlier on Sunday, European leaders across the continent condemned the attack on Sumy.
“This latest deadly attack is a stark reminder of the continued bloodshed perpetrated by [Russian President] Putin,” said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Poland’s Donald Tusk criticized “the Russian version of a ceasefire” on “Bloody Palm Sunday.”
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni slammed the “horrible and cowardly Russian attack” which European Council President Antonio Costa described as “criminal.”
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Ukraine’s allies condemn Russia over missile attack in Sumy – BBC
Germany’s Merz says Sumy attack ‘war crime’ by Russia – DW
‘A war crime’ — European leaders react to Russia’s Palm Sunday attack on Sumy that killed dozens – The Kyiv Independent
US-Russian ballerina Ksenia Karelina jailed over Ukraine charity donation released in prisoner swap
Cliff Notes
- Ksenia Karelina, a US-Russian citizen, was jailed in Russia for 12 years after her £40 donation to a Ukrainian charity was deemed treasonous.
- She was released as part of a prisoner swap deal secured by the US, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemning her wrongful detention.
- Karelina had moved to the US in 2012 and became a citizen in 2021; she was arrested in Russia while visiting family earlier this year.
US-Russian ballerina Ksenia Karelina jailed over Ukraine charity donation released in prisoner swap | World News
Ballerina Ksenia Karelina – jailed in Russia after giving £40 to a charity supporting Ukraine – has been released as part of a prisoner swap deal with the US.
The 34-year-old US-Russian citizen was accused of treason when she was arrested in Yekaterinburg, in southwestern Russia, in February.
Investigators searched her mobile phone and found that she made a $51.80 (£40) donation to Razom, a charity that provides aid to Ukraine, on the first day of Russia’s invasion in 2022.
She admitted the charge at a closed trial in the city in August last year and was later jailed for 12 years.
Mikhail Mushailov, Ms Karelina’s lawyer, said on Instagram that she had been flown to the US from Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday.
US secretary of state Marco Rubio added that Ms Karelina “was wrongfully detained by Russia for over a year,” and said “President Trump secured her release… (and) will continue to work for the release of ALL Americans”.
Ms Karelina, an amateur ballerina, was born in Russia but moved to the US in 2012 and became a citizen in 2021. She had moved to Los Angeles, where she worked in a spa.
She had been back in Russia visiting family at the start of the year when she was arrested, according to rights group The First Department.
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) claimed she had proactively collected the money in the interests of one of the Ukrainian organisations before it jailed her.
It claimed the donation was “used to purchase tactical medical supplies, equipment, weapons and ammunition for the Ukrainian armed forces”.
The charity denied it provided any military support to Kyiv.
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