Trump Delays Russia Sanctions Amid Ukraine Peace Talk Considerations

President TRUMP has postponed new sanctions against Russia, citing the need to avoid disrupting potential peace negotiations with Vladimir Putin. The decision emerged during an Oval Office briefing, where Trump indicated a two-week evaluation period to assess Putin’s diplomatic sincerity. "If I think I’m close to getting a deal, I don’t want to screw it up by doing that," Trump stated, deferring punitive measures that had been telegraphed earlier.

The pause follows Russia’s largest drone and missile offensive in Ukraine since the war began. While Trump had previously warned Putin was "playing with fire," his administration now seeks tangible proof of diplomatic progress before implementing financial penalties. Market observers note such geopolitical tensions historically drive short-term volatility in haven assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and gold.

Trump’s Truth Social post claimed personal intervention prevented further escalation, though he distanced himself from the conflict’s origins. "This isn’t my war," he asserted, blaming the Biden administration, Ukrainian leadership, and Putin equally. The remarks coincide with reports of stalled battlefield progress and renewed energy market uncertainties.