Ukraine says it won't stop attacking Russian oil resources amid diesel fuel deal with U.S.
President Trump is arguing that Ukraine needs a new president as Volodymyr Zelenskyy refuses to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries despite the country's commitment to provide diesel fuel to the U.S. Kamal Afzali has the story.
US President Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to replace its leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to Trump, Ukraine needs a president "who can make a deal" with Russia. This comes as Ukraine continues to attack Russian oil refineries, which Trump has urged them to stop.
A deal was recently announced between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports. The move drew sharp criticism from Zelenskyy, who said it would give Russia more resources to continue the war. The Russian government partially lifted its ban on diesel exports with immediate effect. In response, Zelenskyy said Russia "said thank you for the lifting of sanctions on diesel exports by dropping five glide bombs on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia," resulting in 20 deaths, including three children.
Zelenskyy has also accused Washington of emboldening Moscow with the sanctions relief. Trump made his comments at the White House, suggesting Ukraine's leader was not doing enough to make a deal with Russia.
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