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Trump says Ukraine needs a new president
US President Donald Trump said Ukraine needs a new president, arguing that Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not done enough to end the war with Russia.
Trump said Ukraine needs a leader who can negotiate a deal with Russia, but he did not name a possible successor.
The criticism comes as Ukrainian forces have attacked Russian oil refineries, which Trump says makes negotiations harder.
Ukraine relies on military and financial support from Washington.
With US midterm elections less than a month away, Ukraine’s approach to the war could become an issue in the American campaign.
The reports do not say what action Trump or Zelenskyy will take next.
US President Donald Trump said Ukraine needs a new president, arguing that Volodymyr Zelenskyy had not done enough to end the war with Russia.
Trump said Ukraine needs a leader who can negotiate a deal with Russia, and he did not name a possible successor.
He criticised Zelenskyy over Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries, which he said make negotiations harder.
The criticism comes as Ukraine depends on Washington for military and financial support.
The reports linked the dispute to the US midterm election campaign and a new diesel agreement between Washington and Moscow.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump called for a new Ukrainian president and criticised Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- What
- Trump said it was time for a new president in Ukraine, arguing that Zelenskyy had not done enough to end the war with Russia.
- When
- Trump made the statement on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- Where
- The White House.
- Why
- Trump said Ukraine needs a president who can negotiate a deal with Russia and criticised attacks on Russian oil refineries.
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I think it is time for a new Ukrainian president
It is time for a new president in Ukraine!
Trump said at the White House that the time had come for a new president in Ukraine.
Inside Paradeplatz reported Trump's call and its context in the US election campaign.
- Speaker
- Donald Trump
- Ukrainian president criticised
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Statement location
- White House
- Statement date
- October 10, 2026
- Possible successor
- Trump did not name one
Sources
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