President Donald Trump says he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours — and before he even took office.

President Donald Trump said he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he said he could end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours, or before he even took office, on the campaign trail.

The Kremlin said there are reasons to be optimistic about a settlement to the conflict but that more work needs to be done.