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Archived story · published October 10, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Politics · October 10, 2026

Trump says Ukraine should ‘get a new president’ after U.S.-Russia diesel deal

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President Donald Trump has called for a change in leadership in Ukraine, suggesting the country needs a new president who is capable of negotiating a peace deal with Russia. This statement followed criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding a new agreement between the U.S. and Russia to suspend diesel sanctions. The deal aims to address global fuel shortages caused by the U.S.-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. While Trump blames Ukrainian leadership for the continuation of the war and high energy prices, Zelensky and European allies argue that easing sanctions provides Russia with the financial resources to continue its military aggression.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • President Trump stated that Ukraine should get a new leader who can make a deal.
  • A deal was reached between the U.S. and Russia to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel exports until April 7.
  • President Zelensky criticized the deal, calling it a gift to Vladimir Putin.
  • Trump criticized Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries, citing their impact on global energy prices.
  • The war in Ukraine began with a full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Trump claimed Ukraine has lost 30% of its territory and that over 2 million people have been killed.
  • The BBC reports that the deal involves an initial 300,000 tonnes of diesel with millions more planned.
  • The BBC notes that Russia's diesel production dropped by roughly 30% due to Ukrainian drone strikes.
  • Trump claimed the war would never have started if he were president at the time.

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