Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "Just now, in the morning of Palm Sunday, when believers go to church to celebrate the Lord’s entry into Jerusalem, Russia launched a horrific attack on the residential area of Sumy city.

Many civilians have been killed and injured. Launching such an attack on a major Christian holiday is absolute evil.

We are sharing detailed information about this war crime with all of our partners and international institutions. We urge all capitals and headquarters to react strongly.

For the second month in a row, Russia has refused to accept the US proposal for a full ceasefire, which Ukraine unconditionally accepted on March 11. Instead, Russia ramps up its terror. 

We urge partners to provide Ukraine with additional air defense capabilities and increase pressure on Moscow. Strength is the only language they can understand and the only way to put an end to the horrific terror".