The Kremlin said on Sunday contacts with U.S. President Donald Trump's team were moving ahead very well but that it was too early to expect instant results due to the level of damage done to relations under Trump's predecessor Joe Biden.

President Trump told reporters Saturday that negotiations for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine were “going fine,” but indicated there needs to be a

Separately in Belgium, nations supporting Ukraine pledged billions more in military aid and raised doubts about Moscow’s desire for peace.