Trump urges Ukraine to elect new president amid diesel deal row
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Trump said Ukraine needs a new leader after Zelensky condemned a US-Russia diesel deal. He warned Kyiv not to strike Russian refineries.
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday it is time for Ukraine to elect a new president, claiming Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not made a peace deal with Russia and has lost 30% of the country with over a million people killed. [1] [2] [3]
Trump confirmed a deal to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel exports until 7 April, allowing 300,000 tonnes initially and more later, to lower US fuel prices. Zelensky condemned the move as a gift to Moscow, echoed by EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas. [1] [2]
Trump warned Kyiv against targeting Russian oil refineries, saying "don't hit the refineries" and "he better damn well stop." [1] [2]
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- Trump slams Zelenskyy, says Ukraine should elect new president
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- 'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal
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- Trump calls for new president in Ukraine
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