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