Ukraine war briefing: Trump and Zelenskyy’s public tussle over Russian fuel deal worsens
On day 1,691 of the conflict, ongoing tensions rose as U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine needed a new leader, prompting a sharp response from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who asserted he retains popular backing. The dispute intensified over a proposed Russian fuel arrangement, with both leaders publicly sparring over its strategic implications for Ukraine’s war effort.