'Up to our people': Zelenskyy responds to Trump's election call
The US president has called for Ukraine to pick a new leader as he blames Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for high diesel prices.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed US President Donald Trump's call for the country to hold a new election, insisting that the choice of leadership lies with the Ukrainian people. Trump has been vocal in his criticism of Zelenskyy, blaming Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for rising diesel prices in the US. In response to Trump's pressure, European leaders have rallied to support Zelenskyy.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized the need for more pressure on Russia to negotiate a peace deal, stating that "we don't need less pressure, we need more pressure on Putin to make him be ready to negotiate." British Prime Minister Andy Burnham also expressed solidarity with Zelenskyy, promising to strengthen UK sanctions on Russia.
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