European Council President António Costa has said that the European Union's top priority in peace negotiations on Ukraine is for Russia to cease fire. Otherwise, the EU will increase sanctions pressure.

Ukraine and its European allies are seeking to persuade President Trump that a cease-fire is a prerequisite for peace talks with Russia.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told President Trump the united European position was that there should be a cease-fire before more difficult peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia begin. “To be honest,

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The Bucknell University Press will cease to operate as a scholarly enterprise at the end of the current fiscal year next year. Founded in 1968, Bucknell University Press has published books and journals for specialists and general readers for nearly 60 years.

Trump said he likes the concept of a cease-fire, but said one isn’t necessary--and isn’t likely achievable. “I don't think you need a cease-fire,” Trump said. “I know it might be good to have, but I can also understand strategically why

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