Trump Says Ukraine Needs New President as Zelensky Slams US-Russia Diesel Deal

In a striking escalation of tensions, Donald Trump has declared that it is "time for Ukraine to get a new President," directly responding to Volodymyr Zelensky's criticism of a US deal with Russia to release large quantities of diesel fuel onto the global market. Zelensky warned that the deal would provide Moscow with funds to continue its war against Ukraine, calling it a gift to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump's remarks have further strained US-Ukraine relations. Speaking outside the White House on Saturday, Trump accused Zelensky of wanting to "make problems for the world" by criticizing the deal. The former US president's comments come amid a backdrop of shifting US policy toward Russia and growing uncertainty about American support for Ukraine. The diesel deal, which aims to stabilize global fuel prices, has been condemned by Kyiv as a betrayal of Ukraine's interests. The exchange marks a new low in US-Ukraine relations, with Zelensky's government expressing alarm at Trump's rhetoric. European allies are also watching closely, concerned that Washington's approach to Moscow may be softening. The incident raises questions about the future of US support for Ukraine and the broader implications for transatlantic unity against Russian aggression.