In brief
In a recent interview, Donald Trump called for a new president in Ukraine after the nation struck Russian oil refineries. He criticized President Volodymyr Zelensky for welcoming Russian diesel while calling the deal a "gift" to Putin. Trump’s remarks follow a tense diplomatic scene between Washington and Kiev. The move has intensified global tensions over the war in Ukraine.
In a short clip that got over 1 million views, former US president Donald Trump told reporters that “it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president.” He said the decision came after Ukraine’s government struck Russian oil refineries and later said it had bought diesel from Moscow, a choice he slammed as a “gift” to Vladimir Putin.
The clip shows Trump standing in front of a backdrop of the US flag, talking directly to cameras. “We’re watching this, and we’re watching how these decisions play out,” he said. He added that Ukraine’s leadership had “lost faith” in the country’s security strategy.
The U.S. and Ukrainian governments have been at odds over energy supplies, with Kyiv seeking help to rebuild war‑damaged infrastructure. Trump’s criticism comes as the international community watches closely how the conflict might shift with new leadership. The president’s calls could broaden pressure on Kiev to reconsider its diplomatic stances.
