Diplomacy
Trump Calls on Ukraine to Replace Zelenskyy Amid Tensions Over Russia Deal
Al Jazeera · 1 hour ago · Read the Full Story on Al Jazeera
AI SUMMARY
US President Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following tensions over a newly announced US-Russia diesel supply deal.
- US President Donald Trump called on Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Trump criticized Zelenskyy for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries that contributed to high global diesel prices.
- The criticism followed Trump's announcement of a diesel supply deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to reduce fuel prices ahead of US midterm elections.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha defended Zelenskyy, stating he has the support of the Ukrainian people.
- Zelenskyy linked the US-Russia diesel deal to a Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia that killed 20 people, including three children.
- Nearly 80 civilians were killed in recent mass-casualty Russian strikes across Ukraine, including in Kramatorsk and Pryluky.
- US lawmakers and European allies criticized the US-Russia diesel deal, with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announcing that London will strengthen its sanctions on Russia.
- Zelenskyy discussed air defenses and countering additional Russian revenues with French President Emmanuel Macron and Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
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