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Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy over Russian diesel deal
US President Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to choose a new leader, escalating his dispute with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The clash followed a US agreement with Russia to ease restrictions on diesel exports, which Trump says could add fuel to global markets.
Zelenskyy argues that easing sanctions could give Russia more money to continue its war against Ukraine.
Trump also criticized Ukraine for striking Russian refineries, saying the attacks could worsen fuel supply problems.
The disagreement comes as Russia continues attacks on Ukrainian cities; a strike on Zaporizhzhia killed 20 people, including three children, according to Ukrainian officials.
Ukraine and European allies have opposed easing pressure on Moscow, and Britain has said it will strengthen sanctions on Russia.
US, Ukrainian and European officials have held talks in Miami aimed at de-escalating the war, but Ukraine's delegation was heading home on Saturday.
The available information does not say whether the dispute or talks will lead to a change in policy or a peace deal.
Donald Trump called for Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid a dispute over a U.S. deal to ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports.
Trump accused Zelenskyy of worsening global fuel supplies by allowing strikes on Russian refineries and of failing to reach a deal with Moscow.
Zelenskyy criticized the diesel agreement, warning that easing pressure on Russia could encourage its war effort and help fund it.
Trump said Friday that he had reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to allow more Russian diesel onto global markets.
Russian strikes killed at least 20 people in Zaporizhzhia on Saturday, including three children, according to the articles.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are at the center of the dispute.
- What
- Trump called for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy amid disagreement over easing restrictions on Russian diesel exports and Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries.
- When
- Trump made the call on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after announcing the diesel agreement on Friday.
- Where
- Trump spoke to reporters outside the White House in Washington, D.C.
- Why
- Trump said Zelenskyy’s refinery strikes hurt global diesel supplies and criticized him for not reaching a deal with Russia; Zelenskyy said easing pressure could encourage Russia’s war effort.
Trump and supporters of easing Russian diesel restrictions
Zelenskyy and supporters of maintaining pressure on Russia
Diesel restrictions
Trump and supporters of easing Russian diesel restrictions
Trump defended an agreement to allow more Russian diesel onto global markets.
Zelenskyy and supporters of maintaining pressure on Russia
Zelenskyy and European allies warned that easing restrictions could help sustain Russia’s war effort.
Strikes on Russian refineries
Trump and supporters of easing Russian diesel restrictions
Trump said Ukraine should stop striking the refineries because the attacks could worsen global fuel problems.
Zelenskyy and supporters of maintaining pressure on Russia
Zelenskyy criticized the diesel deal and said Russia’s response to eased pressure showed it could encourage further attacks.
I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal, because he could have made many deals that, for some reason, he never does
Last night provided yet more confirmation that Russia perceives any easing of pressure as a signal that it can supposedly keep fighting, that it can supposedly keep dropping bombs on cities. Different signals are needed.
This is not the time to ease pressure on Russia, and Europe won't
He has the support of the Ukrainian people, and they have the right to decide
Trump said he had spoken with Putin and agreed to allow more Russian diesel onto global markets.
Zelenskyy criticized the agreement, calling it a weak decision, according to Daily Sabah.
Trump called for Ukraine to get a new leader and accused Zelenskyy of blocking a deal with Moscow.
Russian strikes killed people in Zaporizhzhia and elsewhere in Ukraine, according to the articles.
- U.S. president
- Donald Trump
- Ukrainian president
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Diesel agreement announced
- Friday, October 9, 2026
- Zaporizhzhia strike death toll
- At least 20 people, including three children, according to Nation (Kenya) and Fox News
- Russian diesel restrictions
- The agreement would ease or suspend restrictions on Russian diesel exports
- Where Trump spoke
- Outside the White House in Washington, D.C.
Sources
Trump tells Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy in Russia diesel deal spat
Trump, blaming Zelensky for US diesel prices, says Ukraine should get new president
Trump calls for replacing Ukraine's Zelenskiy in tussle over diesel deal with Russia
Trump says Ukraine should get new President as he blames Zelenskyy for U.S. diesel prices
Trump says Ukraine should get a new president as he blames Zelenskyy for US diesel prices
Trump says Ukraine should get a new leader
Trump lashes out at Zelenskyy over rising diesel prices in the US
Trump says Ukraine should ‘get a new president’ after U.S.-Russia diesel deal
Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy after clash over Russia diesel deal: 'Get a new president'
Trump says Ukraine needs a new president who will agree to end the war
Trump blames Zelenskyy for U.S. diesel prices
'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal
Trump demands Ukraine get new president, lashes out at Zelensky
Trump rips Zelensky amid Russia diesel deal feud: 'I suggest they get a new leader'
Trump says Ukraine should get a new president as he blames Zelenskyy for U.S. diesel prices
Zelensky had numerous chances to end conflict but chose not to do so — Trump
'He better damn well stop' — Trump slams Zelensky for attacking Russian refineries, says Ukraine should get 'new president'
Trump calls on Ukraine to replace Zelensky
Trump tells Ukraine to 'get a new leader' as he lashes out at Zelensky over diesel 'gift' to Putin
Trump critica Zelensky e diz que Ucrânia precisa 'ter um novo presidente'
Trump says Ukraine needs a new president, blames Zelensky for high diesel prices
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