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Ukrainian Official Condemns Trump’s “Mistake” Remark on Deadly Sumy Attack, Declares “Genocide”
A senior Ukrainian parliamentarian has denounced Donald Trump’s description of the Russian assault on Sumy as a “mistake” as “preposterous,” asserting unequivocally, “This is genocide.” The devastating attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Palm Sunday, perpetrated by Russian ballistic missiles, resulted in the deaths of at least 34 individuals and injuries to 117 others, including two children among the casualties. This incident underscores the continued violence and civilian impact of the ongoing conflict.
“Preposterous” Statement Emboldens Russia, Argues Ukrainian MP
Mr. Trump responded to the tragic Sumy incident by stating, “I think it was terrible, and I was told they made a mistake, but I think it’s a horrible thing. I think the whole war is a horrible thing… for that war to have started is an abuse of power.” Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, strongly condemned the assault, labeling it the work of “filthy scum” and extending an invitation to Mr. Trump to visit Ukraine to witness the situation firsthand. Oleksandr Merezhko, a Ukrainian MP and chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, speaking on Radio 4’s Today program, countered Mr. Trump’s assessment, stating, “This kind of mistake has been continuing for more than three years.”
Merezhko elaborated, “And you know Trump’s statement is preposterous because you know such statements only embolden Putin to continue to perpetrate offenses against the civilian populace, to persist in targeting civilian infrastructure, and I do not observe a significant reaction from the American president.” He added, “To me, it’s utterly unacceptable. Previously, when Mr. Trump was questioned about Russian atrocities, he reportedly said something akin to, ‘it’s a war, you know,’ implying a sense of normalcy. But it is not normal. These are grave offenses. It is a genocide perpetrated by Russia against the Ukrainian people.”
Trump Shifts Blame to Biden, Cites Discredited Election Claims
Speaking on Sunday, Mr. Trump further commented, “This is Biden’s war. This is not my war; I’ve been here for a very brief period. This is a war that was under Biden. He provided them with billions upon billions of dollars.” He continued, “That war is a disgrace. Millions of individuals are deceased who should be living. Cities are being obliterated throughout Ukraine. The entire culture is decimated. It’s certainly severely damaged.” Mr. Trump lamented the destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage, stating, “You know, the chapels, the churches, the spires, and all of the things they possessed in Ukraine were among the most exquisite globally. The majority have been demolished and reduced to fragments.”
Reiterating previously debunked allegations of a rigged 2020 US Presidential election, Mr. Trump asserted, “Millions of individuals would be alive if not for the fact that the election was rigged, because that war would have never commenced, and Russian President Vladimir Putin would have never initiated that war.” He concluded, “I am simply endeavoring to halt it so that we can preserve numerous lives. They happen to be Ukrainian and Russian lives, but all I desire is to stop it.”
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Zelensky Extends Invitation for Trump to Witness Ukrainian Reality
Countering Mr. Trump’s perspective, Mr. Zelensky extended a direct invitation for him to visit Ukraine to “comprehend the ongoing situation.” Speaking to CBS, Mr. Zelensky stated, “We respect your position but, please, prior to any resolutions, any strategies for negotiations, come to observe the people, civilians, warriors, hospitals, churches, children destroyed or deceased.”
Zelensky elaborated, “Come, observe, and subsequently, let us proceed with a strategy on how to conclude the war. You will comprehend with whom you are engaging. You will comprehend what Putin has perpetrated.”
Echoing his initial reaction, Mr. Trump’s statement, “I think it was terrible, and I was told they made a mistake, but I think it’s a horrible thing. I think the whole war is a horrible thing… for that war to have started is an abuse of power,” was reiterated within the context of Zelensky’s invitation and plea for understanding.
Ongoing Conflict: Russian Drone Attack Targets Odesa
The conflict’s relentless nature was further underscored by recent assaults on the port city of Odesa on Sunday night. A Russian drone attack impacted the city, resulting in injuries to four civilians and inflicting substantial damage to energy infrastructure, triggering widespread power disruptions across Odesa. Local authorities reported that three individuals sustained shrapnel injuries and fractures, while another suffered a concussion; all are presently receiving medical care.