President Donald Trump's Friday deadline has arrived for Russia's Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine or face "secondary sanctions" against countries that buy oil from Russia.

But uncertainty remains as to whether the U.S. will hit Moscow with new economic penalties amid talk of a possible bilateral meeting between Trump and Putin happening soon.

Trump on Thursday was asked directly if his Aug. 8 deadline for Putin to make peace or face consequences still applied.

FILE - This combination photo shows U.S. President Donald Trump, May 16, 2025, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, May 10, 2025. AP Photo, Files

"It's gonna be up to him," the president responded. "We're going to see what he has to say. It's gonna be up to him. Very disappointed."

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