Trump Rips Zelensky Amid Russia Diesel Deal Feud: ‘I Suggest They Get a New Leader’
The remarks triggered swift backlash as critics accused Trump of echoing Vladimir Putin and undermining Ukraine’s wartime leadership.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump called for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries, arguing the strikes were affecting diesel prices and hurting American farmers.
- Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries have disrupted diesel supplies, prompting Trump to intervene; critics accused him of serving Russian President Vladimir Putin's interests.
- Trump escalated pressure by declaring "I think it's time for Ukraine to get a new president" and suggesting the country needed "a new leader who can make a deal," statements he doubled down on when reminded Ukrainians are suffering under Russian attacks.
- Trump's remarks sparked fierce backlash, with the progressive MeidasTouch network calling him "the enemy of the free world" and accusing him of doing Putin's bidding.
- Former GOP congressman Joe Walsh defended Zelenskyy as a warrior and called Trump a liar, while national security expert Paul Rieckhoff urged "It's time for America to get a new president, one who stands with freedom instead of with Putin.
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Trump says Ukraine needs a new president to negotiate with Russia - AP Donald Trump said Ukraine needs a leader capable of negotiating with <p>Russia to end the war. He also accused Zelensky in the loss of territories.</p>
He said that the day after he made a deal with Russia on diesel.
Volodymyr Zelensky did not do enough to end the war with Russia, says Donald Trump, who suggests that the country find a leader who can negotiate an agreement for the end of the conflict. Statements arise one day after the US has authorized the import of Russian-origin diesel.
US President Donald Trump said, “I think Ukraine needs a new president. I suggest Ukraine needs a new leader who can make a deal. For some reason, Zelenskyy never makes deals.” These remarks came after a phone call with Putin.
Trump demands Ukraine get new president, lashes out at Zelensky
US President Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of rejecting multiple opportunities to end the war with Russia. “I think it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Saturday. “Zelensky could have settled this war many times, many many times, and he chooses not to,” Trump said. The US president suggested that Ukrainians should choose a new leader …
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