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Trump Urges Ukraine to Replace Its President, Criticizes Zelenskyy Over Strikes on Russian Energy Sites

U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukraine should replace President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a new leader capable of reaching a deal to end the war, and criticized Kyiv's strikes on Russian oil refineries for driving up diesel prices before the U.S. midterms. The remarks follow Trump's announcement of an agreement to buy diesel from Russia, which has drawn outrage in Kyiv and concern among European allies.

Oct 10, 2026

World

Putin Tells Trump Resuming Peace Talks Is Difficult, Citing UAV Attacks on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump that resuming peace talks with Ukraine is unlikely, pointing to UAV attacks on Moscow during last month's parliamentary election. The Kremlin said the strikes effectively cut off the chance of restarting trilateral talks, while a new U.S.-Russia diesel deal drew criticism from Kyiv and European allies.

Oct 10, 2026

Economy

Trump Announces U.S. Deal to Import Diesel from Russia

President Donald Trump announced that Russia has agreed to supply 300,000 tons of diesel to global markets, with additional shipments of 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons soon after, following discussions with Vladimir Putin. The deal comes as G7 nations agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel, and despite Ukrainian airstrikes reportedly halting more than half of Russia's refining capacity.

Oct 9, 2026

Economy

Kenya transport operators suspend strike, demand diesel price cut

Kenya transport operators have suspended a strike that disrupted supply chains in Nairobi and major cities after their demand for an immediate diesel price cut was ignored. They have threatened to resume the strike if the government does not intervene this week, pending a decision from the Energy Ministry.

May 19, 2026