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Trump says it's time for Ukraine to get a new president
President Trump told reporters Saturday, "I think it's time for Ukraine to get a new president," blaming Volodymyr Zelenskyy for high diesel prices. Trump announced Friday a deal with Russia lifting restrictions on Russian diesel exports, aimed at easing fuel prices. Trump says Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries are hurting fuel supplies. Zelenskyy says the deal, made without consulting Kyiv, will help fund Russia's war.
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How each side sees it
President Trump saysZelenskyy kept striking Russian refineries despite U.S. requests, worsening fuel prices, and has passed up chances to make a deal: "I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal."
President Zelenskyy saysThe diesel deal was made without consulting Ukraine, is "not fair and not honest," and will give Russia more money to keep fighting.
Sources
- ABC News (AP): Trump says it's time for Ukraine to get a new president
- Fox News: Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy after clash over diesel deal
- Axios: Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelensky after Putin diesel deal
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