Key Takeaways
- US President Donald Trump called for a new Ukrainian leader to end the war with Russia.
- Trump criticized Volodymyr Zelensky for strikes on Russian oil refineries, blaming him for high diesel prices.
- Ukraine had agreed to a deal with Russia to supply diesel, which Trump believes funds the war.
US President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to replace its current leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, with a new president who would agree to end the war with Russia. This came in the wake of a controversial deal between Ukraine and Russia to supply diesel, which Trump believes is funding the conflict.
During a press conference at the White House, Trump stated, 'He better damn well stop,' referring to Zelensky's strikes on Russian oil refineries. Trump added, 'It's time for Ukraine to get a new president.'
The US president went on to criticize Zelensky for not doing enough to end the war, citing high diesel prices in the US as a result of the strikes. Trump told reporters, 'He better damn well stop. He better damn well stop. He better damn well stop.'
In a separate development, Ukraine's leader had previously condemned a deal with Russia to release diesel into the US, stating that the deal would help Moscow fund the war. However, Trump's comments suggest that the deal has not been abandoned.
The US president also suggested that Zelensky has not done enough to end the war, blaming him for the high diesel prices in the US. Trump stated, 'He better damn well stop. He better damn well stop. He better damn well stop.'
The criticism comes as the US midterm elections approach, with Trump using the issue to potentially sway public opinion. The White House did not provide further comment on the matter.
Trump's comments have sparked controversy, with many in Ukraine and the international community questioning the US president's involvement in domestic Ukrainian politics.
The situation highlights the complex relationship between the US and Ukraine, with Trump's comments adding to the ongoing tensions between the two countries.
He better damn well stop.
Donald Trump, US President
It's time for Ukraine to get a new president.
Donald Trump, US President
