Russian deadly strike on Sumy, Trump extends sanctions against Russia - Weekend brief
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The Russian troops carried out a ballistic missile attack on Sumy. President Donald Trump has extended the state of emergency in the US for one more year, which was aimed at blocking Russian assets and imposing sanctions.
Read more about what happened over the weekend.
'Death trolleybus', mass casualties, and reaction to ballistic terror in Sumy: What we know
On Sunday, April 13, Russian troops launched a double missile attack on the center of Sumy. According to the latest reports, the attack killed more than 30 people, including two children, and the number of wounded has already exceeded one hundred.
According to the Sumy regional military administration, the strikes were carried out by two ballistic missiles, which led to significant damage to civilian infrastructure, including residential and non-residential buildings.
According to local authorities, Russia attacked again with a cluster munition missile, and the enemy missile exploded over the city.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the strike a horrific act of terror and expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that Russia will receive a tough response for this attack, emphasizing that the enemy will receive “our fury and retribution.”
The attack caused outrage among the international community. Western leaders condemned Russia's actions, noting that such attacks show a lack of respect for human life.
You can find out all about the consequences of the missile attack on the city of Sumy in the RBC-Ukraine article.
First US-Iran negotiations on new nuclear deal: What parties agree on
Iran and the United States held the first stage of indirect negotiations. The parties discussed Iran's nuclear program and the possibility of lifting sanctions.
In particular, Iran's Foreign Ministry announced that the first round of negotiations in Muscat took place in "a constructive atmosphere and based on mutual respect."
As a result of the negotiations, the parties agreed to continue talks next week.
Trump extends sanctions against Russia for another year
President Donald Trump has extended the state of emergency in the US for one more year. This state of emergency was initially declared by Joe Biden due to harmful foreign policy actions by Russia, according to the US Federal Register.
The document also notes that the state of emergency was imposed by the previous president, Joe Biden, in April 2021. This decree was primarily aimed at blocking Russian assets and imposing sanctions.
Heavy Russian shelling hits Kupiansk: Four injured, people trapped under rubble
Kupiansk came under heavy Russian shelling. Four people were injured, and three more may still be trapped under the rubble, Oleh Syniehubov, Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, reports.
According to the Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, at around 6:20 p.m. local time, Russian forces struck a private house with a guided aerial bomb. Due to the shelling, four people were injured: a 25-year-old woman, a 26-year-old man, and two women aged 52 and 73.
Israel to intensify Gaza offensive if Hamas refuses to return to hostage release talks
If Hamas refuses to agree to a deal for the release of hostages, the Israeli Defense Forces will intensify their offensive in Gaza, informs The Times of Israel.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized that the main goal of the IDF’s operations is to force Hamas to agree to a deal for the release of the hostages.
Trump aims to deport 1 million migrants annually - WP
The administration of US President Donald Trump is developing a plan for the largest mass deportation in the country’s history. However, legal and financial obstacles may hinder these ambitious plans.
According to four current and former federal officials familiar with the plans, White House adviser Stephen Miller is coordinating daily with the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies to implement the initiative to deport 1 million migrants per year.
One method to rapidly increase deportations involves removing part of the 1.4 million individuals who already have final deportation orders but remain in the US because their countries of origin refuse to take them back.
