'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal
Summary
President Donald Trump said it is time for Ukraine to get a new president after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized a U.S. deal allowing Russian diesel exports to continue. Zelensky and European leaders warned that the deal would give Russia money to keep fighting in the war against Ukraine.Key Facts
- President Trump said Ukraine should get a new leader who can make a deal with Russia.
- Zelensky criticized the U.S. deal that lets Russian diesel exports continue until April 7.
- Zelensky said the deal helps Russia fund its military and keep attacking Ukrainian cities.
- European Union foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas also opposed easing sanctions on Russia.
- Recent fighting has targeted energy and transport facilities in Russia and Ukraine.
- The Russian diesel deal aims to lower fuel prices in the U.S. before midterm elections.
- Fuel prices, especially diesel, have risen sharply due to the conflict starting in February.
- The U.S.-Russia diesel deal suspends sanctions on Russian diesel temporarily.
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