European leaders say they support a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire at the present battle lines. Photo: AP PHOTO

European leaders, including from Britain, France, Germany and the European Union, have issued a joint statement with Ukraine backing US President Donald Trump's call for a ceasefire at present battle lines.

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"We strongly support President Trump's position that the fighting should stop immediately, and that the current line of contact should be the starting point of negotiations," the statement said.

Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are planning to meet in Budapest, t

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