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Trump calls for Zelensky to leave amid dispute over Russian oil
US President Donald Trump called for Ukraine to have a new president after it bought oil from Russia.
The call concerns Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and comes amid Russia’s war against Ukraine.
In letters responding to the news, Australian readers criticized Trump’s remarks and his support for a reported diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Some said buying Russian fuel could help Russia continue its war.
Other letters criticized US sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court.
The writers also raised concerns about Trump’s impact on international cooperation and democratic leadership.
The letters do not say what will happen next.
Donald Trump called for Ukraine to have a new president after it bought oil from Russia, according to the article.
The article describes the dispute as involving Russian diesel and a deal with Vladimir Putin.
Several letter writers criticized Trump’s position and said it could support Russia’s war against Ukraine.
The article is a collection of letters published by SMH on October 11, 2026.
- Who
- Donald Trump called for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to leave.
- What
- Trump said Ukraine needed a new president after buying oil from Russia.
- When
- October 11, 2026; the article says Trump made the statement “today.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The article says Trump linked his call to Ukraine buying oil from Russia.
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- Outlet
- SMH
- Publication date
- October 11, 2026
- Country discussed
- Ukraine
- Oil mentioned
- Russian diesel
- Russian leader named
- Vladimir Putin
Sources
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