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Trump Calls for New Ukrainian President Amid U.S.–Russia Diesel Export Deal
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Trump Urges Leadership Change as Diesel Deal Looms
negotiations with Russia on diesel fuel. He warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that continued strikes on Russian refineries could worsen global fuel supplies. The remarks came after Trump confirmed that Washington had reached an agreement with Moscow to suspend restrictions on Russian diesel exports until April 7.
Diesel Export Agreement Details
According to Trump’s post on Truth Social, the deal calls for Russia to deliver more than 300,000 tons of diesel to the United States and global markets immediately, with a total commitment of 4.8 million tons over the agreement’s term. The Russian government later announced a partial lift of its domestic diesel export ban, allowing oil companies to begin supplying contracted diesel to foreign buyers in coordination with the state.
Ukrainian Government Response
Sybiha also highlighted ongoing diplomatic engagements with British, German, and Norwegian foreign ministers.
Russian Reaction
Kirill Dmitriev, the Kremlin’s special envoy for international investment and economic cooperation, welcomed Trump’s comments, describing them as “symbolic and historic.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “It's time for Ukraine to get a new president,” — Donald Trump, president
- “We said, 'you can do whatever you want to Russia, don't hit the refineries', because that's a world problem that's caused,” — Donald Trump, president
- “He could have made many deals and for some reason, he never does,” — Donald Trump, president
- “President Trump has joined many who believe that Ukraine needs a leader focused on real peace, not Zelenskyy's warmongering behavior.” — Special Envoy Dmitriev