Zelensky Says ‘Pressure is Needed on Russia’ After at Least 32 Killed in Sumy – ryan
James Waterhouse
Ukraine Correspondent in Kyiv
Image Source, State Emergency Service or Ukraine via EPA
Smoke Billows into the Air Next to Ukrainian Rescue Workers in Sumy
Every inch of ukraine feels the pressure of Russia’s full-scale invasion, but it is becoming more concentrated in sumy.
This attack has also caused a political fracture, with a mayor in the region, Artem Semenikhin, Giving Regional Security Officials until 18:00 to Resign for this attack.
The President’s Chief of Staff has accused him of using the tragedy for political gain.
More broadly, drone and missile strikes are launched Daily – mostly at night. In Kyiv there were four hours of sirens last night.
There is still no agreement between Kyiv and Washington over a potential energy deal, which would see America Invest in Ukraine in Exchange for continued military help.
All as US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Engaged in a friendly meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg Yesterday.
Witkoff’s host is still demanding of the complete occupation of four ukrainian provinces and the political capitulation of ukraine.
For a ukrainian on a morning like today, the idea of peace or a ceasefire feels no closer.