Trump says Ukraine needs new president, blames Zelenskyy for diesel prices

What happened: President Trump said Ukraine needs a new president and blamed Volodymyr Zelenskyy for high diesel prices, pointing to Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries. Ukraine's foreign minister said Zelenskyy has the backing of the Ukrainian people. Key numbers: Russia will supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, 500,000 tons in November, and 1 million tons Why it matters: The comments followed a new U.S.-Russia diesel deal that Zelenskyy said would help fund Moscow's war. Former Vice President Mike Pence called the deal a betrayal and urged Trump to rescind it. Coverage: 15+ outlets in 24h

President Trump said Ukraine needs a new president and blamed Volodymyr Zelenskyy for high diesel prices, pointing to Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries. Ukraine's foreign minister said Zelenskyy has the backing of the Ukrainian people.

The comments followed a new U.S.-Russia diesel deal that Zelenskyy said would help fund Moscow's war. Former Vice President Mike Pence called the deal a betrayal and urged Trump to rescind it.