World · 10/11/2026
Trump Calls for New Ukrainian Leader, Presses Zelenskyy on War
Trump says Ukraine needs “a new leader,” suggesting Zelenskyy has not done enough to end the war with Russia.
Why it matters
The remarks put pressure on Zelenskyy a day after Trump reached a deal with Putin to buy Russian diesel.
- ★Trump said Ukraine needs “a new leader.”
- ★He reached a deal with Putin to buy large quantities of Russian diesel.
- ★Trump blamed Zelenskyy for high diesel prices in the US.