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Putin commits 'Bloody Palm Sunday' massacre in Sumy & Germany ready to give Taurus missiles to Ukraine
Apr 14, 2025
In this discussion, James Rothwell, the Berlin Correspondent, explores the fallout from Russia's cluster munition strike in Sumy, deemed a war crime. He reflects on global reactions, particularly Donald Trump’s comments downplaying the tragedy. The conversation shifts to Germany's pivotal decision to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine, analyzing how this could alter the balance of European defense. Rothwell emphasizes the urgent need for accountability and the shifting dynamics in military support as the conflict escalates.
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- Recent cluster munition strikes in Sumy resulted in civilian casualties, prompting strong international condemnation and calls for accountability against Russia.
- Germany's potential decision to supply Taurus missiles reflects a shift towards a more assertive European defense strategy in response to escalating threats.
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Cluster Munition Strikes and Civilian Casualties
Recent strikes in Sumy resulted in the deaths of 34 civilians and injuries to over 100 due to the use of cluster munitions by Russian forces. President Zelensky emphasized the urgent need for Donald Trump to visit Ukraine to witness the devastation firsthand, particularly as victims of the first strike gathered to assist one another when the second strike occurred. Military intelligence confirmed that the strikes were executed using Iskandar M ballistic missiles from Russian brigades, marking yet another instance of what Ukraine denounces as a war crime. The tragic timing of these strikes, coinciding with Palm Sunday celebrations, has drawn immediate and robust condemnation from European leaders.
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