Trump tells Ukraine to replace Zelensky over Russia fuel deal
Summary
President Donald Trump said Ukraine should replace President Volodymyr Zelensky with someone willing to make a deal with Russia to end the war. Trump made this statement after announcing a deal with Russia to allow Russian diesel exports, which Zelensky criticized as unfair and secretive.Key Facts
- President Trump made a deal with Russia to lift sanctions and allow Russian diesel exports to the U.S. and global markets.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky was surprised by the deal and called it unfair and dishonest.
- Zelensky described the deal as a gift to Russian President Putin and a sign of weakness by Trump.
- A U.S. official said Trump made the deal after Zelensky ignored multiple U.S. requests to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries.
- Trump said Zelensky could have made a deal with Russia earlier but chose not to.
- Trump suggested Ukraine needs a new president who can negotiate a deal with Russia.
- Trump claimed Zelensky’s attacks on Russian oil refineries hurt American farmers.
- The conflict between Trump and Zelensky is the most serious since their meeting in February 2025.
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