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Ukrainian President Zelensky is bringing several European leaders when he visits Washington

for tomorrow's meeting with President Trump.

And peers Greg Mierre reports Zelensky and the Europeans want to present a united front

amid the current diplomatic efforts to bring a halt to Russia's war in Ukraine.

Zelensky will be accompanied by the leaders of

Britain, France, and Germany, among others. Zolensky met in Brussels on Sunday with European

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who's also traveling to Washington. In a social media

post, Zelensky said, quote, we agreed on the necessity of a ceasefire for subsequent

diplomatic steps. Ukraine says the shooting should stop before it holds negotiations with Russia

on a permanent peace deal. President Trump was also calling for a ceasefire. But after meeting

Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Trump now appears more aligned with the Russians

who say a ceasefire is not a necessary first step.

Greg Myrie, NPR News, Kiev.

In Texas, detainees are set to arrive today at a massive new immigration detention camp at Fort Bliss,

and that's drawn protesters.

As Angela Kocherga with Member Station KTP reports.

Close the camp!

More than 50 people held signs and chanted,

close the camp at an entrance to Fort Bliss Sunday morning.

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