Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to have a new president after Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a deal involving the release of diesel from Russia into the United States.
Ukraine’s leader said the arrangement could help Russia fund its war. His criticism was followed by Trump’s call for a change in Ukraine’s presidency.
The dispute centres on an agreement that would allow Russian diesel to be released into the US. The supplied details do not provide further information about the terms of the deal, when the release is due to take place or the parties responsible for arranging it.
Zelensky’s objection links the proposed diesel release to the wider financing of Russia’s war. Trump’s response focused on Ukraine’s leadership, with his statement calling for the country to get a new president.
No further reaction, timetable or details of any next steps are provided in the available material.
