The Chancellor of Germany just very strongly Insisted President Trump push for a ceasefire instead of going directly to peace negotiations with Russia
Trump appears to prefer focusing on a final peace deal, but says it's up to both Putin and Zelensky
???? BREAKING: The Chancellor of Germany just very strongly INSISTED President Trump push for a ceasefire instead of going directly to peace negotiations with Russia.
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh)August 18, 2025
President Trump pushed back, saying the wars he has ended so far did not require ceasefires to make final peace.… pic.twitter.com/0xfbKBxEJB
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