Trump Calls for Ukraine to Replace President Zelensky

WHO:

ABC News - President Trump

NY Post - President Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky

BBC News - Volodymyr Zelensky

WHAT:

ABC News - Trump stated, "I think it's time for Ukraine to get a new president."

NY Post - Trump told reporters outside the White House that it's time for Ukraine to “get a new president.”

BBC News - Zelensky condemned a deal with Russia to release diesel into the US, claiming it would help Moscow fund the war.

WHERE:

NY Post - Outside the White House

WHY:

ABC News - Trump blames President Zelenskyy for high diesel prices.

HOW:

BBC News - Zelensky's condemnation of the diesel deal was a response to its implications for funding the war in Ukraine.

(UPDATED October 10, 2026 19:01 UTC)

President Trump has called for Ukraine to get a new president, stating this to reporters outside the White House. He blames President Zelensky for the high diesel prices, which has led to Zelensky condemning a deal that would allow Russia to release diesel into the U.S., arguing it would help fund the ongoing war. This exchange highlights the tensions surrounding Ukraine's leadership and the broader implications of energy deals in the conflict.