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Trump Urges Ukraine to Replace Zelensky After Diesel Deal Criticism
Donald Trump wants Ukraine to choose a different president who may be more willing to make a peace deal with Russia.
He also told Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, to stop attacking Russian oil refineries.
Trump said Russia would send diesel to the United States and other markets.
He said the extra fuel could help bring prices down.
Zelensky argued that buying more Russian fuel could give Russia money to keep fighting.
European officials also opposed easing pressure on Russia.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported that recent Russian attacks killed people, including children in Zaporizhzhia.
The disagreement comes as efforts to negotiate an end to the war remain stalled.
Donald Trump urged Ukraine to elect a new president, saying the country needs a leader willing to negotiate an end to the war with Russia.
Trump told Volodymyr Zelensky to stop targeting Russian oil refineries, linking the strikes to higher fuel prices before the U.S. midterm elections.
Trump said Russia would supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, 500,000 tonnes in November, and additional volumes afterward.
Zelensky condemned the agreement, arguing that expanded Russian petroleum sales could fund Moscow’s war effort and prolong the conflict.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas opposed easing pressure on Russia; Ukrainian authorities said Russian strikes killed 16 people, including 15 in Zaporizhzhia.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and European officials including Kaja Kallas.
- What
- Trump urged Ukraine to elect a new leader and criticized Zelensky over refinery strikes after announcing a Russian diesel-supply agreement; Zelensky and European officials opposed the deal.
- Where
- Trump spoke at the White House; the reported Russian strike hit Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine.
- When
- Trump made the remarks on Saturday, October 10, after announcing the agreement on Friday; the article also refers to the November 3 U.S. midterm elections.
- Why
- Trump said Ukraine needed leadership able to negotiate an end to the war and argued diesel supplies could reduce fuel prices; Zelensky said easing pressure on Russia could help it continue the war.
Critics of the diesel deal
Trump’s case for the deal
Russian diesel sales
Critics of the diesel deal
Zelensky said allowing more Russian petroleum exports could provide Moscow with resources to continue the war. Kaja Kallas said easing sanctions would help finance the Kremlin’s war effort.
Trump’s case for the deal
Trump said the agreement would bring substantial diesel supplies to the United States and global markets and help sharply reduce fuel prices.
Ukraine’s approach to the war
Critics of the diesel deal
Zelensky argued that pressure on Russia should not be eased and said Russia would be willing to end the war only when its ability to prolong it was diminished.
Trump’s case for the deal
Trump said Ukraine should elect a leader willing to negotiate and told Zelensky to stop attacking Russian refineries.
Key facts
- Immediate diesel supply announced
- More than 300,000 tonnes, according to Trump.
- Further diesel supply announced
- 500,000 tonnes in November, followed by one million tonnes and a further three million tonnes within a short period, depending on refinery conditions.
- U.S. midterm elections
- November 3.
- Reported deaths in Zaporizhzhia strike
- Ukrainian authorities said 15 people were killed, including three children.
- Overall death toll from fresh Russian strikes
- The article reported 16 deaths overall.
- European Union position
- Kaja Kallas said it was not the time to ease pressure on Russia; Germany said it would continue pushing for new EU sanctions.
Quotes
Volodymyr Zelensky
President of Ukraine
“Gifts to Putin will not bring peace or any benefit to the civilised world.”
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“This is not the time to ease pressure on Russia, and Europe won't.”
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