Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin accused of ‘hollow’ peace claims as 88 people wounded in missile strike
Ukraine has accused Russia of “making hollow statements about peace” while ceasefire talks take place in Saudi Arabia, as official said 88 people – including 17 children – were wounded in missile strike on the city of Sumy.
A hospital, residential area and school were heavily damaged in the attack, mayor Artem Kobzar said, with footage showing emergency services battling large plumes of black smoke.
“The enemy launched a missile strike on the city centre. Several high-rise buildings, and a school are damaged. Children were in a shelter,” regional governor Volodymyr Artiukh said at the attack site.
The attack came after ceasefire talks got underway in Saudi Arabia’sRiyadh today between Russian officials and a delegation from the Trump administration.
US envoys began simultaneous but separate talks with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia on Sunday night, with the discussions focussing on a ceasefire in the Black Sea and the terms of a halt on attacks on energy infrastructure. Talks between delegates from Kyiv and Washington will resume later on Monday.
The White House says achieving security in the Black Sea to allow the free flow of shipping is a key aim of the talks, which Russian negotiator Grigory Karasin reportedly said are progressing “creatively”.
