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Trump says Ukraine needs a new president who will agree to end the war

Trump's call for Ukraine's new president signals potential policy shift on ending war.

Context

What happened: US President Donald Trump called on Ukraine to replace Volodymyr Zelenskyy, criticising Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries. Trump announced a diesel supply deal with Russia on Friday. Key numbers: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia killed 20 people, including three children. Why it matters: The deal drew criticism from US lawmakers including Republican Representative Don Bacon, and dismay from Ukraine's European allies. Zelenskyy linked the agreement to the Zaporizhzhia attack and warned of further missile strikes. Coverage: 9 outlets in 24h

What changed

US President Donald Trump called on Ukraine to replace Volodymyr Zelenskyy, criticising Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries. Trump announced a diesel supply deal with Russia on Friday.

Why it matters

The deal drew criticism from US lawmakers including Republican Representative Don Bacon, and dismay from Ukraine's European allies. Zelenskyy linked the agreement to the Zaporizhzhia attack and warned of further missile strikes.

Sources

aljazeera