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Trump says Ukraine needs new president, blames Zelenskyy for diesel prices

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

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President Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes after Russian strikes killed at least 20 people, including three children, in Ukraine.

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  • President Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes after Russian strikes killed at least 20 people, including three children, in Ukraine.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:53:34 UTC.

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  1. Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel

  2. Ukraine hit by deadly Russian strikes as ‘thanks’ for Trump diesel deal, Zelenskyy says

  3. Russian attacks kill 20 in Ukraine after Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin

  4. 'Ukraine should get new prez': Trump targets Zelenskyy after diesel deal with Russia

  5. Live: Trump lashes out at Zelensky, says Ukraine needs new president who will agree to end war

  6. Trump says Ukraine needs new president, blames Zelenskyy for diesel prices

  7. 'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal

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