US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment but not done with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in an exclusive phone call with the BBC, hours after announcing plans to send weapons to Ukraine. Trump said he trusts almost nobody and that he is “disappointed” in Putin’s actions, but not done with him.
The conversation came after Trump met with Nato chief Mark Rutte at the White House, where he endorsed the alliance and affirmed his support for its common defence principle. Trump had previously described Nato as obsolete, but now says it is becoming more relevant.
Trump also discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, saying that a deal to end the war was on the cards with Russia four different times, but ultimately fell through. He vowed to work with Putin to stop the “bloodshed” but said he would not be intimidated by Putin’s actions.
The conversation touched on various other topics, including Trump’s views on Nato, his relationship with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and his domestic agenda. Trump expressed disappointment with the UK’s post-Brexit progress but praised its trade deal with the US.
In a final note, Trump stated that saving America is what will define his legacy as president, saying it was a “dead country” one year ago.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e02q12z32o