Trump slams Zelenskyy, says Ukraine should elect new president
President Trump has criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not making a deal with Russia to end the Ukraine war.
DW reports: President Trump has criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not making a deal with Russia to end the Ukraine war.
He has also warned Kyiv against targeting Russian oil refineries.
This politics story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenskyy and President Trump.
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