France, April 14 -- France has led a chorus of condemnation following one of the deadliest Russian attacks on Ukraine in recent months, with President Emmanuel Macron calling for "strong measures" to pressure Moscow into accepting a ceasefire.

The missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy has left Europe, and particularly France, outraged by what President Macron described as Russia's "blatant disregard for human lives".

At least 34 people were killed and over 100 injured when two Russian ballistic missiles struck the heart of Sumy, a city close to the Russian border.

Among the victims were children, with emergency services reporting a harrowing scene of burning vehicles, shattered buildings, and civilians scrambling for safety.

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