Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski condemned the recent missile strike on April 13, 2025, which killed 34 people, including two children, during Palm Sunday celebrations.

The missile attacks specifically targeted the northeastern city of Sumy, located about 30 miles from the Russian border, where Russia claimed to have killed 60 Ukrainian troops, although this assertion lacked evidence.

In the past month, Russian forces have significantly escalated their military operations, dropping 2,800 air bombs, launching over 1,400 drones, and firing approximately 60 missiles at Ukraine.

This attack on Sumy came on the heels of a deadly strike on Kryvyi Rih, which resulted in 19 fatalities, including nine children, marking one of the most devastating assaults on civilians in the ongoing conflict.

International reactions have been swift, with European leaders expressing outrage; Germany's chancellor-designate labeled the strikes a 'serious war crime,' while France's foreign minister called for stricter sanctions against Russia.

Sikorski expressed his outrage at the Russian attacks, describing them as a 'mocking answer' to Ukraine's previous ceasefire agreement that had been in effect for over a month.

He also urged President Trump to acknowledge Russia's blatant disregard for diplomatic efforts and to take decisive actions in response to these attacks.

In response, Trump condemned the attacks as 'terrible,' attributing the strikes to a supposed mistake while recognizing the gravity of the situation.