Russia Is Working With US On Ukraine Peace Deal: Kremlin

Comments Come After Trump Says He Is Angry That Putin Criticised Zelensky's Credibility

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MOSCOW - The Kremlin on March 31 said Russia and the US were working on ideas for a possible peace settlement in Ukraine and on building bilateral ties despite US President Donald Trump saying he was "pissed off" with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Mr Trump told NBC News on March 30 he was very angry after the Russian leader criticised the credibility of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and the US President suggested he could impose secondary tariffs of 25 per cent to 50 per cent on buyers of Russian oil.

Mr Trump later reiterated to reporters he was disappointed with Mr Putin, but added: "I think we are making progress, step by step."

Asked about Mr Trump's comments, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow was continuing to work with Washington and that Mr Putin remained open to contacts with Mr Trump.

"We are continuing to work with the American side, first of all, to build our bilateral relations, which were badly damaged during the previous administration," he said.