Bangladesh, June 7 -- In a striking deviation from traditional US diplomatic posture, President Donald Trump has openly floated the possibility of sanctioning both Russia and Ukraine should ongoing peace efforts between the two warring nations collapse. The remark, made during a high-profile meeting at the White House with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, underscores Trumps personalist approach to foreign policy and his belief that punitive measures can be used as leverage over both allies and adversaries alike.

“Ill know when its time to act – its in my brain, the deadline,” Trump said cryptically when asked if he would support legislation currently moving through the Senate that targets Russian energy exports. While ...