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Trump calls for new president for Ukraine as bombings escalate

Trump proposes a change in leadership in Ukraine as the death toll from a Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia rises to 20.

10 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that it is time for a new president in Ukraine, suggesting that new leadership could facilitate an agreement with Russia. This assertion comes amid rising tensions in the conflict with Russia, particularly following an attack in Zaporizhzhia that left at least 20 people dead, including children, according to Ukrainian sources.

Meanwhile, it has emerged that Trump may have reached an agreement with Putin for the supply of Russian diesel, which would exempt millions of tons from U.S. sanctions. This deal aims to reduce energy prices but has raised concerns about its potential impact on funding Russia's war efforts, as reported by Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.

Kallas criticized the decision to halt sanctions on Russian diesel, stating that this would fund Moscow's war. Following the Russian attacks on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that Russia is responding with bombings after the sanctions on diesel were lifted.

In another dimension of the situation, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov communicated that Putin expresses understanding towards some U.S. proposals for de-escalation of the conflict. These claims become central in the context of Trump's statements, who asserted that Ukraine should find a new leader capable of negotiating and reaching an agreement.

It remains to be seen how events will unfold in response to these latest declarations. The Ukrainian government has expressed its dissent regarding Trump's proposal and the suspension of sanctions, calling for stronger international responses to Russian aggression.

Finally, the situation in Zaporizhzhia remains critical. Rescue operations continue, with emergency teams working to locate any survivors amid the rubble of destroyed buildings. The international community is watching closely, as new sanctions against Russia are expected from the European Union in the coming days.

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