EU Commission chief urges swift action for ceasefire after Russian attack on Sumy

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has called for decisive and immediate steps to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine following Russia’s missile strike on the city of Sumy.

Source: Ursula von der Leyen on X (Twitter), reported by European Pravda

Quote: "Strong measures are urgently needed to enforce a ceasefire. Europe will continue to reach out to partners and maintain strong pressure on Russia until the bloodshed ends and a just and lasting peace is achieved, on Ukraine’s terms and conditions."

Details: Von der Leyen emphasised that the strike on Sumy was a grim reminder that Russia remains the aggressor, blatantly violating international law. She added that the victims of the attack, their families and all Ukrainians are "in our hearts".

Background: 

• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated after the Russian missile strike on civilians in Sumy that Russian leader Vladimir Putin must agree to a full and immediate ceasefire without any preconditions.
• French President Emmanuel Macron said it was now clear that Russia is choosing to continue the war despite Trump’s proposals.
• Keith Kellogg, the US President’s special envoy for Ukraine, said that Russia’s strike on civilian targets in Sumy crossed all acceptable lines and demonstrated why Donald Trump is committed to ending the war.

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