The Sumy ballistic missile attack aftermath continued with casualty numbers rising to 34 dead, including 2 children, and 119 wounded. Trump called the attack "terrible" but suggested it was a Russian "mistake," later shifting to blame Zelensky and Biden for starting the war while stating "this is not my war."
Zelensky invited Trump to visit any attacked Ukrainian city before negotiating with Russia, and announced Ukraine's willingness to purchase 10 Patriot systems for $15 billion. Reports emerged that German leadership would send Taurus missiles to Ukraine in coordination with European partners.
Chinese prisoners of war captured in Ukraine gave a press conference, revealing they were deceived by Russian recruiters who promised them well-paid work. Their testimony follows earlier reports from April 8-9 exposing Russia's global recruitment efforts, and provides firsthand evidence of foreign fighters in Putin's forces.