Trump Criticizes Zelensky Over New US-Russia Diesel Deal

President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian leadership during a White House press conference, stating he would 'suggest' a new leader for Ukraine to facilitate negotiations with Russia. This claim followed his announcement of a US-Russia diesel fuel agreement.

Zelensky condemned the US-Russia diesel deal as an 'investment in a war that must be ended, not prolonged,' emphasizing his opposition to the agreement. The Ukrainian president has consistently rejected US requests to stop attacks on Russian refineries.

Trump's remarks came after tensions escalated over Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, with a US official noting repeated appeals to Ukraine to cease these attacks without success. The deal was reportedly finalized ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.