Trump says Ukraine needs new president who will agree to end war

US President Donald Trump has called for a change in Ukraine's leadership, suggesting that a new president would be more willing to end the war with Russia. According to France 24, Trump criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over strikes on Russian oil refineries, which have contributed to high diesel prices in the US ahead of the midterm elections.

Trump reportedly told Zelensky to avoid hitting Russian refineries, but Ukraine apparently did not comply. The US President expressed his dissatisfaction, stating that Ukraine should have a new leader who would agree to end the conflict.

The comments have increased tensions between Washington and Kyiv, amid rising energy prices, as reported by Daily Times. Trump's remarks come as the US eases sanctions on Russian diesel exports, which has led to a disagreement between the two nations.

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