Trump tells Ukraine to "get a new leader" after Zelensky blasts Russian diesel deal
Trump defends easing of Russian diesel sanctions and blames Zelensky for blocking a Ukraine peace deal, as new Russian strikes kill at least 21 people.
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What to know
- Trump publicly suggested Ukraine needs a new leader after Zelensky criticized the US easing of Russian diesel sanctions, a move tied to US fuel-price pressure ahead of midterms.
- Trump blames Zelensky for blocking a Moscow deal and for striking Russian refineries despite instructions not to, while framing Putin as eager for a settlement.
- EU, UK and Ukrainian officials reject easing pressure on Russia, with Burnham pledging stronger UK sanctions and Kallas saying Europe won't relent.
- Latest Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk killed at least 21 people including children, underscoring the human cost amid the diplomatic dispute and ongoing Miami talks.
“They were 75 years old. They were simply thrown out there, onto the street. They didn't make it to the hospital”
Iryna, 69-year-old Zaporizhzhia resident · RTE News ↗ · Oct 8
Donald Trump US PresidentVolodymyr Zelensky President of Ukraine
Vladimir Putin President of Russia
Kaja Kallas EU foreign policy chief
Andy Burnham UK Prime MinisterAndriy Sybiga Ukraine's Foreign Minister
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US, Ukrainian and European officials meet in Miami
Officials from the US, Ukraine and Europe met in Miami in a renewed push to reach a settlement to end the war, with US envoy Steve Witkoff involved in the talks.
“I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal, because he could have made many deals that, for some reason, he never does…”
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first by RTE News, 3d ago · also The New Indian Express, The Hindu, Anadolu Agency, Al Jazeera, RTÉ
5 more headlines
- Putin would like to reach a deal in Ukraine war RTE.ie · 3d ago
- Trump says Putin 'would like to see a settlement' in Ukraine war The New Indian Express · 3d ago
- Trump says Putin, Zelenskyy must reach deal to end 'ridiculous war' Anadolu Agency · 1d ago
- Trump claims both Putin, Zelenskyy 'want to end' war but 'don’t know how to get there' Anadolu Agency · 14h ago
- Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy both want to end Russia’s war on Ukraine Al Jazeera · 12h ago
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Q: How are going to make Putin abide by the ceasefire? TRUMP: I think what's happening is he wants to make a deal and we have to get Zelenskyy to want to make a deal. I think Putin wants to make a deal more than Zelenskyy.
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🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦 Trump is convinced Putin wants a deal to end the war in Ukraine, even as Russia continues striking Ukrainian targets Pressed by a reporter on how Putin's attacks square with his supposed willingness to negotiate, Trump doubled down: “I think they're going to make a
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Translation: Putin wants Zelensky to surrender But Zelensky won’t surrender I think Putin wants Zelensky to surrender more than Zelensky wants to
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Russian drone attack kills 11-year-old boy in Dnipropetrovsk — A Russian drone strike in the central Dnipropetrovsk region killed an 11-year-old boy, regional officials said, as the overall death toll from the latest wave of attacks reached at least 21.
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EU, UK and Ukraine officials push back on easing sanctions — EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said lifting pressure on Russia was wrong, UK PM Andy Burnham pledged solidarity with Zelensky and stronger UK sanctions, and Ukraine's foreign minister Andriy Sybiga backed Zelensky's standing.
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Trump says Zelensky should "get a new leader" to make a deal — Trump accused Zelensky of disobeying orders not to strike Russian refineries, blamed him for blocking a deal with Moscow, and criticized him for not holding an election since the 2022 invasion.
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Russian glide bombs kill 20 in Zaporizhzhia — A Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia hit residential buildings, killing 20 people including three children; rescuer Daniil Pishkin described pulling a woman, her husband and a child from rubble.
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Zelensky calls the diesel sanctions easing a "weak decision" — Zelensky told reporters the US move to ease Russian diesel sanctions was a weak decision, with European allies warning it would help fund the Kremlin's war effort.
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Trump agrees with Putin to release Russian diesel to world markets — Trump announced he had spoken with Putin and agreed to let Russia release large amounts of diesel into global markets, easing sanctions pressure on Moscow.
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first by NY Post, 1d ago · also New York Post
What people are saying 21 voices from 2 sites · best of 149 · verbatim
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🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦 Trump was asked why he’s so sure Putin wants the war over more than Zelensky does. His answer was all about his track record: “Only in dealing. That’s what I’ve done my whole life, is deals.” But a source close to the Kremlin says Putin won’t even come back to the table
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What’s the point questioning someone who lies more than he tells the truth?
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He thinks have all forgotten that Russia is the one who invaded Ukraine and has murdered, raped and stole their children.
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It doesn’t have to be complicated, and I’m positive Z-man would agree to this.
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Not 1 hour after Trump announced the cease fire on utilities, Putin bombed Ukraine utilities and residential areas. Republicans and their cult are way to ignorant to see they are being played.
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Translation 2: "When I say deal, I mean that Putin is going to handsomely reward me. The deal is between Putin and me, not Putin and Zelenskyy."
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I’m tired of that asshat talking about “deals”.
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Sounds to me like Zelenskyy has all the cards. 🃏
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I think this👆 man is delusional and unfit 💯💯💯🚩
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“we have to get Zelenskyy to make a deal”. “We”. As in, him and Putin. Traitor, Donald Trump is working with the enemy, providing aid AND comfort to the enemy. 🤔 This is treason.
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I'm so, so, so, so tired of the phrase "make a deal." Can we retire it altogether when he's gone?
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Each day he sinks further into treason. Clearly, the U.S. and Russia are allied against Ukraine.
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Unfortunately millions of Americans watching Fox News does.
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We need a supercut of how many times he said this the past 2yrs.
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They could ask him if he dares to do a psychiatric eval
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Hillary called you Putin's puppet in 2016 debate, why do you continue to prove her right? If America had real reporters.
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Once again: The hunchback of notre dumb.
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He's right. Putin wants to make a deal where he gets Ukraine and Zelensky gets the bullet.
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Why the hell do they ask this psychopath anything? They know he will say whatever thing comes into his head, and it will have no relation to reality.
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“Wants to make a deal” month 18. Nice work deal maker
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The deal is Putin stops. That's the deal. That's the only deal.