Rebuking Ukraine Over Oil Strikes, Trump Says It Should ‘Get a New President’

President Trump has called for a change in Ukrainian leadership, suggesting President Zelenskyy is responsible for the ongoing conflict and high fuel costs. This statement follows Trump's announcement of a significant deal to import Russian diesel into the U.S., which necessitated a temporary waiver of existing energy sanctions by the Treasury Department. Zelenskyy condemned the deal as a 'gift' to Vladimir Putin that will fund further Russian aggression. The diplomatic tension coincided with deadly Russian airstrikes in Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv, which Ukrainian officials characterized as Russia's 'thanks' for the easing of sanctions.

President Trump has called for a change in Ukrainian leadership, suggesting President Zelenskyy is responsible for the ongoing conflict and high fuel costs. This statement follows Trump's announcement of a significant deal to import Russian diesel into the U.S., which necessitated a temporary waiver of existing energy sanctions by the Treasury Department. Zelenskyy condemned the deal as a 'gift' to Vladimir Putin that will fund further Russian aggression. The diplomatic tension coincided with deadly Russian airstrikes in Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv, which Ukrainian officials characterized as Russia's 'thanks' for the easing of sanctions.