Pakistan, Oct. 11 -- US President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelenskiy amid a dispute over a diesel deal with Russia. Trump criticised Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure and defended easing sanctions on Russian diesel exports. The disagreement has increased tensions between Washington and Kyiv as energy prices rise ahead of next month's US midterm elections.

"I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal," Trump told reporters at the White House on Saturday. He argued that Zelenskiy had missed several opportunities to reach agreements. Trump added that Ukraine needed a new president. His remarks followed Zelenskiy's criticism of a deal involving Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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