# Trump demands Ukraine replace leader after Putin diesel deal

> Trump says Ukraine needs new president after warning against Russian oil strikes.
- Title: Trump demands Ukraine replace leader after Putin diesel deal
- Summary: Trump says Ukraine needs new president after warning against Russian oil strikes. Trump called for Ukraine's president to be replaced after accusing him of…
- Keywords: trump, zelensky, putin, ukraine, diesel deal, russian oil, white house, u.s. president, ukraine president, russian refineries, demands, replace
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/trump-says-ukraine-needs-new-leader-after-putin-diesel-deal-12551469
- Published: 2026-10-10T18:40:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, zelensky, putin, ukraine, diesel deal, russian oil, white house, u.s. president, ukraine president, russian refineries
## Trump calls for Ukraine's new leader
Trump said Ukraine needs a new president after accusing Zelensky of repeatedly rejecting opportunities to end the war with Russia.

> I think it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president
## Trump warns against Russian oil strikes
Trump told reporters he warned Zelensky not to attack Russian refineries because of global diesel supply risks.

> Don’t hit these refineries because that’s a world problem
## Ukraine strikes Russian oil hub
Ukraine attacked a major Russian oil hub hours after Trump reached a diesel deal with Putin.

> The attack appeared to defy Trump’s warning to leave Russian refineries alone
## Trump's diesel deal with Putin
Trump reached a diesel agreement with Putin to reduce global fuel prices, but Ukraine struck Russian oil infrastructure.

> We said you can do whatever you want to Russia. Don’t hit these refineries
## Trump blames Zelensky for war
Trump accused Zelensky of failing to reach a deal with Putin and said he could have ended the war many times.

> Zelensky could have settled this war many times, many, many times, and he chooses not to
## Trump's warning to Zelensky
Trump said Zelensky attacked Russian refineries despite being told not to, claiming it harms U.S. farmers and global consumers.

> He goes and hits the diesel fuel
## Ukraine's justification for strikes
Ukraine claims Russian energy infrastructure is a legitimate target because it supports Moscow’s war effort.

> Russian energy infrastructure is a legitimate target because oil revenue and fuel supplies support Moscow’s war effort
## Trump's relationship with Putin
Trump has a history of working with Putin, including a 2025 Alaska summit where they rated their relationship '10 out of 10'.

> Trump rated it '10 out of 10' because he and Putin had gotten along well
## Ukraine's attack on oil hub
Ukraine struck a major Russian oil hub, defying Trump’s warning to avoid Russian refineries.

> The attack appeared to defy Trump’s warning to leave Russian refineries alone
## What happens next
Trump did not specify how Ukraine should replace Zelensky, and questions remain about U.S. support for Ukraine’s attacks on Russian infrastructure.

> Trump did not specify how he believed Ukraine should replace Zelensky
## Key takeaway

Trump called for Ukraine's president to be replaced after accusing him of attacking Russian oil infrastructure despite U.S. warnings.