Trump Urges Ukraine to Replace Zelenskyy After US-Russia Diesel Deal
US President Donald Trump called for Ukraine to "get a new president," urging the replacement of Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Zelenskyy condemned a US-Russia diesel deal. Trump also told Zelenskyy to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries. Kyiv rejected the demand, with Zelenskyy saying it is "up to our people" to choose their leader. European leaders, including Germany, rallied behind Zelenskyy. The remarks drew criticism in the US and abroad, highlighting tensions between the Trump administration and Ukraine amid the ongoing war.
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Europeans Back Zelenskyy After Trump Calls for New Ukrainian Leader
European leaders have rallied behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a new Ukrainian leader and demanded that Kyiv stop attacks on Russian oil refineries. Trump's remarks, which also referenced a Russia diesel deal, drew criticism in the United States and abroad. Kyiv pushed back on Trump's call for a new Ukrainian president, while Russia continued its attacks on Ukraine and Ukrainian drones struck a Russian data hub. The episode highlights growing tensions between the Trump administration and Ukraine's leadership amid the ongoing war.
Read sourceZelenskyy Says Ukrainians Will Choose Their Leader After Trump Calls for New Elections
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's pledge for new elections in Ukraine by saying it is 'up to our people' to pick their leader. The exchange drew widespread reaction: European allies backed Zelenskyy, with Germany rejecting Trump's demand and stating it 'fully supports' him. The Washington Post reported that Trump's attack on Zelenskyy and a Russia diesel deal drew criticism in the U.S. and abroad. The New York Times described Ukrainians as shrugging off Trump's call to 'get a new president.' The episode highlights tensions over Ukraine's leadership and electoral process amid the ongoing war.
Read sourceUkraine Rejects Trump's Call for New President After Diesel Deal with Russia
The Ukrainian government rejected US President Donald Trump's demand for a new president, according to a WELT report. The rejection followed Trump's announcement of a diesel deal with Russia, which drew sharp criticism from Kyiv. WELT correspondent Christoph Wanner offered an assessment, arguing that Trump is not a friend of Russia and that his actions are driven by self-interest rather than pro-Russian sentiment. The report frames the dispute as a diplomatic clash over Trump's engagement with Moscow and his public pressure on Ukraine's leadership.
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Trump Calls for Ukraine to Replace Zelenskyy After US-Russia Diesel Deal
President Trump said Ukraine should "get a new president," calling for the replacement of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following a US-Russia diesel deal and Zelensky's condemnation of the arrangement. The remarks, reported by The Washington Post, The Guardian, BBC, Axios, and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, frame Trump's push for new Ukrainian leadership as tied to the fuel agreement with Russia. The statements represent Trump's opinion and do not reflect an established fact or formal policy action. No further details on the diesel deal's terms or Zelensky's full response were provided in the source item.
Read sourceTrump Calls for New Ukrainian President, Slams Zelenskyy Over Russia Deal
US President Donald Trump said Ukraine should elect a new president and criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not making a deal with Russia. Trump also told Zelenskyy to 'better damn well stop' attacks on Russian oil refineries, following Zelenskyy's condemnation of a diesel deal with Russia. The remarks, reported by DW, The Guardian, Politico, BBC, and Axios, represent a sharp escalation in Trump's public pressure on Kyiv. No official Ukrainian response was included in the aggregated headlines.