Trump says he is 'disappointed but not done' with Putin, BBC reports

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said he was disappointed but not done with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a BBC interview published on Tuesday, hours after Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine and threatened Russia with sanctions.

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Trump expressed disappointment with Putin over continued Russian strikes despite peace talks.
He announced new US weapons support for Ukraine to counter Russian aggression.
Trump threatened sanctions on countries buying Russian exports if Moscow doesnt pursue peace.

"I'm disappointed in him (Putin), but I'm not done with him. But I'm disappointed in him," Trump told BBC.

"We'll have a great conversation. I'll say: 'That's good, I'll think we're close to getting it done,' and then he'll knock down a building in Kyiv," the president added.

Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine on Monday, and threatened sanctions on buyers of Russian exports unless Russia agrees a peace deal, a major policy shift brought on by frustration with Moscow's ongoing attacks on its neighbor.

The White House did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment.