Scholz: Russia must accept comprehensive ceasefire and this war must end

Acting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has stated that the war must end and Russia must finally agree to a comprehensive ceasefire following the Russian missile strike on the city of Sumy on 13 April.

Source: Scholz on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: Scholz said the footage from Sumy, where Russian missiles killed civilians on Palm Sunday, is "horrifying". He noted that this Russian attack shows the reality of Moscow’s supposed willingness to seek peace.

Quote: "Instead, we see that Russia continues its war of aggression against Ukraine with brutal determination. This war must end and Russia must finally accept a comprehensive ceasefire."

More details: The German chancellor, who is set to leave office in early May, added that Germany is working towards this goal with European and international partners.

Background: 

• On the morning of 13 April, the Russian missile attack on the centre of Sumy killed at least 32 people, including 2 children. More than 80 people have been injured.
• 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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