# Europe rallies behind Zelenskyy after Trump's rebuke

> The UK, Germany and Poland reaffirm support for Ukraine's president after Donald Trump said the country needs new leadership.
- Title: Europe rallies behind Zelenskyy after Trump's rebuke
- Summary: The UK, Germany and Poland reaffirm support for Ukraine's president after Donald Trump said the country needs new leadership. European leaders backed…
- Keywords: volodymyr zelenskyy, donald trump, ukraine, poland, germany, united kingdom, russia, sanctions, politics, world, Europe, rallies
- Source: POLITICO — https://politico.eu/article/europe-back-volodymyr-zelenskyy-after-donald-trump-calls-for-new-ukrainian-leader
- Published: 2026-10-11T15:26:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: volodymyr zelenskyy, donald trump, ukraine, poland, germany, united kingdom, russia, sanctions, politics, world
## Trump calls for Ukraine's new leader
U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukraine needed a new leader Saturday after Washington eased diesel sanctions on Russia. Trump criticized Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities.

> I think it's time for Ukraine to get a new president
## Poland, Germany and Britain back Zelenskyy
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he was absolutely convinced nobody could break Ukraine and its president in their fight against Russian aggression.German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reaffirmed support Sunday.

> I have assured [Zelenskyy] that he can count on Poland's and Europe's full solidarity with the Ukrainian nation
## Zelenskyy offers to halt oil refinery strikes
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated on social media Sunday that his country would stop attacking Russian oil refineries if Russia stops striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to strengthen sanctions.

> if Russia stops striking our energy infrastructure
## Key takeaway

European leaders backed Zelenskyy after Trump called for Ukraine's new president, with Poland, Germany and Britain pledging continued solidarity.