Trump Calls for New Ukrainian Leader: 'A New Low' for US-Ukraine Relations

Just a day after striking a controversial diesel deal with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump has suggested it is time for Ukraine to get a new president. Trump blamed Volodymyr Zelenskyy for prolonging the war and even linked him to high diesel prices in the United States. The remarks have triggered a backlash in Kyiv and alarm among European allies already concerned by Washington's shifting approach to Russia. Kremlin critic Bill Browder calls Trump's comments "a new low" for US policy toward Ukraine. The diesel deal, which would release large quantities of Russian diesel onto the global market, has been criticized as a gift to Putin that would fund his war machine. Zelenskyy's condemnation of the deal prompted Trump's retort, further straining relations between the two countries. The exchange underscores the deepening rift between the US and Ukraine under Trump's influence. European allies are watching with unease as the US appears to be softening its stance on Russia. The incident raises questions about the future of US support for Ukraine and the unity of the transatlantic alliance. As the war continues, the diplomatic fallout from Trump's comments could have lasting consequences for US-Ukraine relations and the broader geopolitical landscape.