President Meloni’s statement on Russian attack on Sumy

On this holy day of Palm Sunday, another horrible and despicable attack has been carried out by Russia, in Sumy, yet again resulting in innocent civilian victims, sadly including also children.

I firmly condemn these unacceptable acts of violence, which contradict any real efforts towards peace, being advanced by President Trump and strongly supported by Italy together with Europe and other international partners. I express my most sincere condolences for the victims, to their families and all Ukrainian people. We will continue to work to stop this barbarity.