# Trump’s diesel deal widens rift with Europe over Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/98037

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-13 13:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/13/trumps-diesel-deal-opens-a-new-rift-with-europe-over-ukraine?traffic_source=rss

> Trump has urged Zelenskyy to be replaced as Europe puts funding for Ukraine at the centre of its summit. The diesel arrangement with Russia has drawn European criticism. Zelenskyy says easing sanctions would undermine Ukraine’s campaign against Russian refineries, while Trump blames Ukraine for higher US fuel prices and says it is time for a new president.

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