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Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy after clash over Russia diesel deal: 'Get a new president'
Trump calls for Ukraine leadership change amid Russia diesel deal clash.
Context
What happened: President Donald Trump said it was "time for Ukraine to get a new president" and told Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries, after Zelenskyy criticized a U.S. deal easing sanctions on Russian diesel exports.
Key numbers: The agreement suspends restrictions on Russian diesel exports until April 7. The war began in February 2022.
Why it matters: Trump's warning puts fresh pressure on Zelenskyy to negotiate an end to the war. Zelenskyy warned the deal could give Russia more money to buy weapons.
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What changed
President Donald Trump said it was "time for Ukraine to get a new president" and told Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries, after Zelenskyy criticized a U.S. deal easing sanctions on Russian diesel exports.
Why it matters
Trump's warning puts fresh pressure on Zelenskyy to negotiate an end to the war. Zelenskyy warned the deal could give Russia more money to buy weapons.