Trump Presses Zelenskyy to Step Aside Amid Diesel Price Concerns

Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Catherine Lucey tells Bloomberg This Weekend that President Donald Trump is escalating pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling for new leadership in Kyiv and demanding an end to Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Lucey explains that Trump's effort to lower diesel prices ahead of the US midterm elections risks further straining relations with Ukraine. Lucey notes that the White House's focus on energy prices has led to a push for measures that could benefit Russia, including the Russian diesel agreement. Analysts question whether such a deal would undermine sanctions and provide Moscow with additional revenue to prolong the war. The pressure on Zelenskyy to step aside adds a new layer of tension to an already complicated relationship. The segment examines the political calculations behind Trump's actions, including the domestic imperative to address rising living costs. Lucey provides insight into how the administration's foreign policy is being shaped by electoral concerns, and what it means for the future of US support for Ukraine.