Trump calls for new Ukraine president after Zelensky criticises Russia diesel deal

Trump urged a leadership change in Ukraine after Zelensky said a deal to send Russian diesel to the US would help Moscow finance the war.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 10, 2026 at 1:45 PM EDT

Trump called for Ukraine to replace its president after Zelensky criticised a deal with Russia to release diesel into the United States.

Ukraine's leader said the arrangement would help Moscow finance the war. Trump's call for a change in leadership followed that criticism.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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