> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.bushletter.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Trump wants Zelenskyy out over rising US diesel prices - URL: https://www.bushletter.com/trump-says-ukraine-needs-new-president-over-diesel/ - Published: 2026-10-11T13:51:53.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-11T13:51:53.000Z - Description: Ukraine's foreign minister said Zelenskyy retains public support. A Russian glide-bomb attack killed 20 people, including three children, in Zaporizhzhia the same day. - Author: Bushletter Newsroom - Tags: News, Geopolitics, US, Donald Trump TLDR Donald Trump called on Ukraine to replace Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a leader willing to negotiate peace, blaming Ukrainian refinery strikes for rising diesel prices in the United States. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha pushed back, saying Zelenskyy retains the support of the Ukrainian people. Twenty people died in a Russian glide-bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia the same day. ## Trump demands Ukraine change its leader Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on 10 October 2026 that Ukraine should replace Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and called for the country's presidency to pass to another leader prepared to pursue a peace deal. Trump said Ukraine needs a new president who can make a deal, and told Zelenskyy, "Don't hit refineries", saying Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries were driving up diesel prices in the United States.[\[1\]](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/10/trump-says-ukraine-needs-a-new-president-who-will-agree-to-end-the-war?ref=bushletter.com) ## Kyiv rejects the demand Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Zelenskyy has the support of the Ukrainian people, pushing back directly against Trump's call for new leadership and maintaining that Ukraine's current head of state continued to hold public backing at home.[\[1\]](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/10/trump-says-ukraine-needs-a-new-president-who-will-agree-to-end-the-war?ref=bushletter.com) ## Twenty killed in Zaporizhzhia glide-bomb strike A Russian glide-bomb attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia on 10 October 2026 killed 20 people and injured 32, according to the Zaporizhzhia City Council.[\[2\]](https://zp.gov.ua/news/363184-vidomo-pro-20-zagiblix-ta-32-poranenix?ref=bushletter.com) ## The diesel deal reshaping US-Russia relations Trump's remarks followed his agreement with Vladimir Putin on 9 October 2026 for Russia to supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, with the US Treasury issuing a licence allowing Russian diesel imports until April.[\[3\]](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-10/trump-strikes-deal-with-putin-for-russia-to-supply-diesel-to-us/107250922?ref=bushletter.com) ## Australia rules out Russian fuel Australia's Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, said the government had arrangements with trading partners to keep Russian fuel out of Australian markets and described those trading arrangements as the mechanism intended to prevent Russian supplies from entering the country's fuel market. "We have the arrangements in place as best as we possibly can with our trading partners to ensure that Russian fuel doesn't flow to Australia," Bowen said. "We do not want Vladimir Putin to benefit from this war in the Middle East."[\[3\]](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-10/trump-strikes-deal-with-putin-for-russia-to-supply-diesel-to-us/107250922?ref=bushletter.com) KEY TAKEAWAYS 01Trump told reporters Ukraine needs a new president who can make a deal, naming Zelenskyy as the obstacle. 02Twenty people including three children were killed in a Russian glide-bomb strike on Zaporizhzhia on 10 October 2026. 03Foreign Minister Sybiha said Zelenskyy has the support of the Ukrainian people, rejecting Trump's demand. 04Trump struck a deal with Russia on 9 October 2026 to import diesel, reversing longstanding US sanctions policy. 05Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Australia does not need or want Russian fuel. This article contains analysis and commentary on market conditions. It does not constitute financial, investment, or professional advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always consult a qualified adviser before making financial decisions. SOURCES & CITATIONS 1. [Trump says Ukraine needs a new president who will agree to end the war](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/10/trump-says-ukraine-needs-a-new-president-who-will-agree-to-end-the-war?ref=bushletter.com) 2. [Zaporizhzhia City Council: 20 killed, 32 injured in Russian attack](https://zp.gov.ua/news/363184-vidomo-pro-20-zagiblix-ta-32-poranenix?ref=bushletter.com) 3. [Trump strikes deal with Putin for Russia to supply diesel to US](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-10/trump-strikes-deal-with-putin-for-russia-to-supply-diesel-to-us/107250922?ref=bushletter.com) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why did Trump call for Zelenskyy to be replaced? Trump said Ukraine needs a leader willing to negotiate a peace deal, and blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for rising diesel prices in the United States. How many people were killed in the Zaporizhzhia attack? The Zaporizhzhia City Council confirmed 20 people were killed and 32 injured in a Russian glide-bomb attack on 10 October 2026. What was Australia's response to the US-Russia diesel deal? Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Australia does not need or want Russian fuel and that arrangements are in place with trading partners to prevent Russian fuel from reaching Australia.