Trump Accuses Zelensky of Disobeying Orders on Russian Refineries as Strikes Kill 21 in Ukraine
On October 10, 2026, US President Donald Trump publicly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for allegedly disobeying orders to avoid striking Russian refineries. The accusation came as Russian strikes on Ukraine, including Zaporizhzhia, killed at least 21 people, including children. France24 reported the specific casualty count and location, while The New Zealand Herald and AFP provided more general coverage.
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France24 provided specific details about the number of casualties and the location of the strikes, while The New Zealand Herald and AFP provided more general information.
Russian strikes on Ukraine, including Zaporizhzhia, killed at least 21 people, including children.
Trump and Zelenskyy clash over diesel deal as Russian attacks kill 21
Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21
France24 provided specific details about the political clash between Trump and Zelensky, while The New Zealand Herald and AFP provided more general information.
US President Donald Trump accused Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky of disobeying orders not to strike Russian refineries.
Trump and Zelenskyy clash over diesel deal as Russian attacks kill 21
Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21
France24 provided specific details about the easing of sanctions on Russian diesel, while The New Zealand Herald and AFP provided more general information.
Washington is easing sanctions on Russian diesel.
Trump and Zelenskyy clash over diesel deal as Russian attacks kill 21
Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21
France24 provided specific details about the suggestion that Ukraine should 'get a new president', while The New Zealand Herald and AFP provided more general information.
Trump suggested Ukraine should 'get a new president'.
Trump and Zelenskyy clash over diesel deal as Russian attacks kill 21
Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21
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Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21 AFP.com
Trump and Zelenskyy clash over diesel deal as Russian attacks kill 21 NZ Herald
US President Donald Trump on Saturday told reporters that Ukraine should "get a new president", adding that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky had disobeyed his orders not to strike Russian refineries. This comes after Washington moved to ease sanctions on Russian diesel and as Moscow's strikes on Ukraine, including the city of Zaporizhzhia, killed at least 21 people.