‘Get a new leader’: Trump targets Zelensky after Ukraine president objects to diesel deal with Putin

What happened: Trump said Ukraine should elect a new leader who can negotiate an end to the war with Russia, after Kyiv objected to a US-Russia diesel agreement. He also warned Zelensky to stop targeting Russian oil refineries. Key numbers: Russia to supply over 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, 500,000 tonnes in November, one Why it matters: Zelensky called the deal a weak decision and unworthy of partners, and sought its reversal. EU's Kaja Kallas said lifting sanctions on Russian diesel would help finance the Kremlin's war effort, and Germany will keep pushing for new EU sanctions. Coverage: 15+ outlets in 24h

Trump said Ukraine should elect a new leader who can negotiate an end to the war with Russia, after Kyiv objected to a US-Russia diesel agreement. He also warned Zelensky to stop targeting Russian oil refineries.

Zelensky called the deal a weak decision and unworthy of partners, and sought its reversal. EU's Kaja Kallas said lifting sanctions on Russian diesel would help finance the Kremlin's war effort, and Germany will keep pushing for new EU sanctions.