Russia has said that it would be a long and hard task to restore ties with the United States, expressing belief that there is political will on both sides to move forward. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made this statement on Monday while speaking to reporters.

Russia views the restoration of ties with the United States as challenging, yet feasible with mutual political will. Initial steps by leadership on both sides mark the beginning of a complex path. The situation is particularly sensitive for Ukraine,

Russia sees restoring ties with the United States as a long, hard task but believes there is political will on both sides to move forward, the Kremlin said on Monday. Rapid moves by U.S. President Donald Trump to pursue a rapprochement with Russian President Vladimir Putin have unnerved Ukraine and its European allies.