Trump calls for Zelensky to leave office after dispute over Russian diesel deal

US President Donald Trump called for Ukraine to have a new president after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized a deal to bring Russian diesel to the United States.

Trump said Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries were causing problems for fuel supplies.

Zelensky argued that the deal could give Moscow money to continue its war against Ukraine.

The dispute comes as fuel supplies are tight following the war involving Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil products.

Russia has also continued attacks on Ukrainian cities, including a strike on Zaporizhzhia that killed civilians.

Ukrainian and European officials have been discussing a joint proposal with US negotiators to end the war.

Britain has said it will tighten sanctions on Russia, and its prime minister is expected to meet Zelensky soon.