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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Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred hinted that radical realignment could be coming to the sport, and Mets radio announcer Howie Rose says the American and National Leagues will “cease to exist” as a result.

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

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