Trump says Ukraine needs a new president, blames Zelenskyy's strikes on Russian refineries for high diesel prices

TL;DR

Former President Trump believes Ukraine requires a new leader to negotiate an end to the war with Russia.
Trump suggested Zelenskyy's strikes on Russian oil refineries contribute to high diesel prices.
Trump asserted that he could have prevented the Russia-Ukraine war if he were president.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister stated that Zelenskyy has the support of the Ukrainian people and deserves international backing.
The comments follow a US decision to temporarily waive sanctions on Russian diesel exports.
Zelenskyy criticized the diesel deal, stating it would help fund Russia's war efforts.
Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized the diesel deal, calling it a "betrayal" and urging Trump to rescind it.
Russian strikes killed at least 20 people, including children, in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region.
Missiles also struck Kyiv, wounding four people.
Ukraine is facing escalating Russian bombardments that have caused significant casualties.

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