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Trump says Ukraine needs a new president following Zelensky's criticism of US diesel deal
Overview
US President Donald Trump stated it is time for Ukraine to get a new president after Volodymyr Zelensky criticised a US deal to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel exports until 7 April. Zelensky warned the agreement would fund Moscow's war effort, while Trump accused the Ukrainian leader of creating global problems by attacking Russian refineries and failing to make a deal.
Key points
- US President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine needs a new president following criticism from Volodymyr Zelensky.
- Zelensky condemned a US agreement to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel exports until 7 April, arguing it would fund Russia's war.
- Trump criticised Zelensky for continuing to target Russian refineries and failing to make a deal.
- EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas also criticised the sanction suspension, stating Europe will not ease pressure on Russia.
- The US-Russia diesel agreement aims to lower fuel prices in the US ahead of midterm elections following surging costs linked to the conflict with Iran.