Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has stated that only force can compel Russia to stop its war of aggression after the latest deadly Russian missile strike on the city of Sumy.

Source: Nausėda on X (Twitter) on Sunday 13 April, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The Lithuanian president described Russia's ballistic missile strike on Sumy as a slap in the face to everyone striving for peace.

"The civilised world must use force to stop these barbarians who are killing civilians and children," the Lithuanian president said, without elaborating on what means of force he was referring to.

He added that in this difficult hour, Lithuania reaffirms its unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy until a just peace is achieved.

Background:

• On the morning of 13 April, the Russian missile attack on the centre of Sumy killed at least 31 people, including 2 children. More than 80 people have been injured.
• Following the Russian ballistic missile strike on Sumy on Sunday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for a tough response from Ukraine’s partners, particularly the United States and Europe.
• Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reported that all data on the Russian ballistic missile attack on Sumy had been passed to international partners.

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