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Trump demands Ukraine get new president, lashes out at Zelensky. (2026, October 10). South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3370462/trump-demands-ukraine-get-new-president-lashes-out-zelensky?utm_source=rss_feed
“Trump demands Ukraine get new president, lashes out at Zelensky.” South China Morning Post, 10 Oct. 2026, https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3370462/trump-demands-ukraine-get-new-president-lashes-out-zelensky?utm_source=rss_feed.
“Trump demands Ukraine get new president, lashes out at Zelensky.” South China Morning Post, October 10, 2026. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3370462/trump-demands-ukraine-get-new-president-lashes-out-zelensky?utm_source=rss_feed.
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On October 10, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump called for Ukraine to replace its president, Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of rejecting opportunities to end the war with Russia and contributing to global fuel shortages through strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. This came after Trump signed a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to buy diesel from Russia, aiming to address high U.S. fuel prices ahead of midterm elections.
Zelensky expressed pain over Trump's decision in an interview on October 14, stating it was "painful" when Trump chose the side of Russia rather than Ukraine. He added that maintaining neutrality without wavering is crucial for partners like Trump but acknowledged a sense of betrayal while emphasizing Ukraine’s commitment to its own sovereignty and citizens.
These developments underscored growing tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine, with European leaders voicing support for Ukraine at an EU summit in Brussels following Zelensky's diplomatic outreach amidst deteriorating relations with the U.S.
