'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal - BBC
US President Donald Trump has publicly called for a change in Ukrainian leadership, criticizing President Zelensky for his refusal to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries. The comments follow a controversial US-Russia deal to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports.
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This marks a significant shift in US-Ukraine relations, signaling potential changes in military support and diplomatic strategy regarding the ongoing conflict.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Rorey Bosotti Watch: 'Time for Ukraine to get a new president', says Trump US President Donald Trump has said he thinks "it's time for Ukraine to get a new president" as he responded to Volodymyr Zelensky's criticism of the US diesel deal with Russia.
The Ukrainian president warned a new deal to release millions of tonnes of Russian diesel into the US would provide Moscow with money to continue its war against his nation, calling it a gift to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump told reporters outside the White House on Saturday that Zelensky "wants to make problems for the world" by continuing to authorise attacks on Russian refineries.
"He'd better damn well stop," Trump said, before suggesting Ukraine should "get a new leader who can make a deal".
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