Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelensky over diesel deal with Russia
They publishedTrump tells Ukraine to replace Zelensky over Russia fuel deal
First reportAl Jazeera · 10 Oct, 00:00Z
Latest reportAxios · 10 Oct, 17:27Z
Span17 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Trump urged Ukraine to replace Zelensky after announcing a deal allowing Russian diesel exports to the United States.
Why
Zelensky called the deal unfair, while a U.S. official linked it to his refusal to halt refinery attacks.
Watch
Attention now turns to Ukraine’s response and implementation of the diesel agreement.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Trump urged Ukraine to replace Zelensky with a leader willing to strike a deal with Russia.
- Trump announced a sanctions-lifting deal enabling Russian diesel exports to the U.S.
- Zelensky criticized the deal as unfair, noting it was made behind Ukraine's back.
- A U.S. official said the diesel agreement followed Zelensky's rejection of requests to halt attacks on refineries.
- Trump claimed Zelensky chose not to reach a deal and urged new leadership for Ukraine.