French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that “strong measures” are needed to force Moscow to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, after a bloody attack by Russian forces on the city of Sumy.
“Everyone knows: this war was initiated by Russia alone,” Macron said on X, formerly Twitter.
“And today, it is clear that Russia alone chooses to continue it — with blatant disregard for human lives, international law, and the diplomatic efforts of President (Donald) Trump,” he said.
“Strong measures are needed to impose a ceasefire on Russia,” Macron said, adding the attack had caused “numerous civilian casualties, including children once again.”
A Russian missile strike on Sumy’s center killed at least 32 people and wounded 99, according to Ukraine, adding that children were among the casualties.
Kyiv said Moscow hit the northeastern city, close to the Russian border, with two ballistic missiles on Sunday morning.
