Starmer addressed Putin directly

According to the head of the British government, he is shocked by Russia's horrific attacks on civilians in Sumy.

My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones at this tragic time. President Zelensky has demonstrated his commitment to peace. Putin must now agree to a full and immediate ceasefire without any conditions.

Keir Starmer

Prime Minister of Great Britain

French leader Emmanuel Macron also reacted to Russia's deadly attack.

He drew attention to the fact that Russia is choosing to continue the war despite US President Trump's proposals for a ceasefire.

Against this background, he called on Ukraine's allies to take decisive action to stop the aggressor country.

The statement was also made by the US President's Special Representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg.

"Today's attack by Russian forces on civilian targets in Sumy on Palm Sunday crosses every line of what is acceptable. There are dozens of civilians killed and injured. As a former military commander, I understand targeting, and it is wrong. That is why President Trump is doing everything he can to end this war," Kellogg wrote.