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After Trump said he was 'pissed' at Putin, the Kremlin has stated that it is working to bring peace to Ukraine

The Kremlin announced on Monday that Russia and the United States are working together on ideas to find a peace settlement in Ukraine, and building bilateral relations despite Donald Trump's claim that he is "pissed" at Vladimir Putin.

Trump told NBC News he had been very angry when the Russian leader questioned the credibility of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The U.S. President suggested he might impose secondary tariffs between 25% and 50% on buyers of Russian crude oil.

Trump told reporters that he had been disappointed by Putin, but added "I believe we are making progress step-by-step."

When asked about Trump's remarks, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov responded that Moscow continued to work with Washington. He also said that Putin was open to contacting Trump.

Peskov stated that "we are continuing to work on the American side to first and foremost, build our bilateral relationships, which were severely damaged under the previous administration (U.S.)."

"We are also working to implement some ideas related the Ukrainian settlement." We are working on this, but there is nothing specific that we can or should share with you. It is a long process. This is probably because it's complex."

He said that a call between Trump, and Putin could be arranged at short notice, but none had been scheduled for this week.

Trump, who wants to be known as a peacemaker and has said repeatedly that he wants a three-year term, wants the three year term.

Conflict in Ukraine

The United States and Russia have warned that the situation could escalate into a war of global proportions.

OIL AND RARE ARTHS

Since assuming office in January, Trump's softer stance toward Russia has made Western allies wary of his efforts to end the war.

His comments on Putin Sunday show his frustration over the lack of progress on a ceasefire.

If Russia and I cannot reach an agreement to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine and if I believe it is Russia's responsibility, then I will impose secondary tariffs on all oil coming out of Russia. Trump said that he would impose secondary tariffs on all Russian oil.

Trump stated that "if you purchase oil from Russia you cannot do business in the United States." "There will be 25% tariffs on all oil. A 25-to-50-point tariff for all oil."

The oil prices are little changed from Monday.

Traders tried to work it out

How Trump's threat to impose secondary tariffs on the world's largest oil exporter could look.

China and India purchase about 80% the Russian crude oil exports. Chinese traders were unfazed, and Beijing claimed that its cooperation with Russia was not affected or directed by third parties. India declined comment.

Both Kyiv, and Moscow have floated the idea of mineral cooperation amid Trump's efforts to end fighting in Ukraine. However, Trump stated on Sunday that Zelenskiy was not interested in a proposed agreement.

Kirill Dmitriev said that the U.S. and Russia have begun talks about joint projects in Russia involving rare earth metals. Some companies have expressed interest, he added.

The interest is obvious, even though there aren't any specifics. Peskov said that the interest was mutual because they were talking about projects with mutual benefits. (Reporting and writing by Gleb Stlyarov, Anastasia Teterevleva & Andrew Osborn; Editing and marking by Timothy Heritage & Mark Heinrich).

(source: Reuters)