What happened
President Trump has stated that Ukraine needs a new president, criticizing current leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not doing enough to end the war with Russia. Trump suggested that Zelenskyy could have made deals to prevent the conflict, but failed to do so. He also blamed Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries for contributing to high diesel prices.
Trump's comments came after Russian strikes killed at least 20 people, including three children, in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. The Ukrainian foreign minister responded, stating that Zelenskyy has the support of the Ukrainian people and deserves support.
The US president's announcement of a diesel deal with Russia has been met with criticism from Zelenskyy, who claims it will help bankroll Moscow's war in Ukraine. The deal will see Russia supply over 300,000 tons of diesel, followed by additional shipments in November and beyond.
Russian strikes have continued to target Ukrainian cities, with missiles striking Kyiv and killing at least 20 people in Zaporizhzhia. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing for over 4.5 years, with both sides locked in a long-range aerial war.
