Sweden condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine's cities and civilian population

Summary

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard condemned Russia's strike on Sumy, calling it "not the acts of a country that seeks peace." Sweden summoned Russian Ambassador Sergey Belyaev to protest Moscow's attacks, which have targeted Ukrainian cities like Sumy and Kryvyi Rig, killing 35 people in Sumy and 20 in Kryvyi Rig, including nine children. Stenergard reiterated Sweden's support for Ukraine and demanded Russia withdraw its troops, as world leaders continue to condemn the escalating violence.

Additional Summaries

Sweden criticizes Russia's deadly attacks on cities in Ukraine, including the strikes that killed 35 people in Sumy and 20 in Kryvyi Rig. The country has summoned its Russian ambassador to protest against the violations of international humanitarian law. World leaders have condemned the aggression, which has exacerbated the civilian crisis in Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February 2022.

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard has protested Russia's missile attacks on Sumy in Ukraine, claiming they are not actions of a peaceful nation. The Russian strikes have caused significant civilian casualties, with Kryvyi Rig being hit earlier this week and 35 people killed in the latest attack. World leaders have condemned these actions, and Sweden is calling for Russia to withdraw its troops and support a just peace in Ukraine.

Sweden has sharply criticized Russia's recent missile strikes in Ukraine, accusing the attack on Sumy of being a threat to peace. The strikes, including those on Kryvyi Rig where 20 people were killed, have drawn harsh condemnations from world leaders. They mark the deadliest attack so far since Russia invaded in February 2022. Sweden has called on Russia to withdraw troops and support Ukraine for lasting peace.