# Trump threatens Zelensky over diesel deal with Putin

> Trump demands Ukraine replace leader after signing oil pact with Putin.
- Title: Trump threatens Zelensky over diesel deal with Putin
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: trump, zelensky, putin, ukraine, diesel, oil, sanctions, midterms, russian oil refineries, ukraine strikes, news, entertainment
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- Published: 2026-10-10T17:13:11+00:00
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- Topics: trump, zelensky, putin, ukraine, diesel, oil, sanctions, midterms, russian oil refineries, ukraine strikes, news, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.