Trump Admits Ukraine Peace Is a ‘Daunting Task’ | Russia Says Momentum Is Lost

U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged that securing peace in Ukraine is a “daunting task”, signaling a sobering shift in tone following his much-publicized Alaska meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, the Kremlin says the momentum from the Trump-Putin summit has been “exhausted”, casting doubts on any near-term diplomatic breakthrough. With the war grinding on, hopes for a negotiated end appear to be fading.