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Trump threatens Zelensky over diesel deal with Putin
Trump demands Ukraine replace leader after signing oil pact with Putin.
In brief
Trump demands Ukraine replace leader after signing oil pact with Putin. Trump told Ukraine to 'get a new leader' after signing oil deal with Putin, claiming Zelensky's incompetence caused the war and Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries eroded trust. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Trump threatens Ukraine
Trump told Ukraine to 'get a new leader' after signing oil deal with Putin.
“I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal”
Trump's oil deal with Putin
Trump signed deal to import almost two million tons of Russian oil to US.
Zelensky's oil strikes
Zelensky hit key oil hub after Trump lifted sanctions on Russian oil.
Trump blames Zelensky
Trump claimed Zelensky's incompetence started the war and Ukraine's strikes eroded trust.
Ukraine's response
Zelensky accused Trump of weakness after US suspended sanctions on Russian oil.
Ukrainian strikes
Ukraine targeted Yug Rusi oil terminal with 50-drone swarm causing fires and damage.
Putin's response
Putin's foreign affairs aide called Trump-Putin call 'friendly' with no desire to hang up.
Zelensky's defense
Zelensky said Russia is weaker on front lines and relies on terror to buy time.
Civilian casualties
Russia killed seven civilians including three children in Zaporizhzhia strikes.
Trump's ratings focus
Trump sought to shore up ratings amid rising fuel costs from diesel prices.
Diesel price surge
Diesel prices rose from $3.68 per gallon a year ago to $6.28 by Friday.
Ukraine's stance
Ukraine threatened to continue striking Russian oil facilities despite Trump's demands.
Trump's warning
Trump warned Zelensky to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries to avoid eroding trust.
Zelensky's counter
Zelensky called Trump's sanctions suspension a sign of weakness without de-escalation.
Civilian impact
Russia's strikes killed seven civilians including three children in Zaporizhzhia.
What happens next
Ukraine may continue strikes on Russian oil facilities as tensions escalate.
What matters most
Trump told Ukraine to 'get a new leader' after signing oil deal with Putin, claiming Zelensky's incompetence caused the war and Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries eroded trust.





