Politics
Trump says Putin wants Ukraine peace deal, accuses Zelensky of refusing
October 11, 2026 at 01:56 AM · Updated 5d ago
8 reports · 6 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 47 hours
Trump said Russia wants an agreement to end the war in Ukraine and accused Zelensky of refusing, while renewing his call for Ukrainian elections.
- Trump told reporters that Russia wants an agreement but, "for some reason," Zelensky does not want to make a deal.
- Referring to a Friday phone call with Putin, Trump said Putin "strongly wants" a settlement.
- Trump renewed his call for elections in Ukraine, saying Zelensky could have reached a deal on many occasions.
- The remarks follow Trump's announced deal with Putin to supply large quantities of Russian diesel to US and global markets.
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed full solidarity with Zelensky and reaffirmed London's commitment to tightening sanctions on Russia.
- Burnham and Zelensky agreed to meet in person in the coming days, Downing Street said.
- Trump reportedly told Zelensky it was 'time to go' as the US moved to buy Russian diesel.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said Zelensky has the support of the Ukrainian people and only they can decide the matter.
- UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting voiced support for Zelensky, attributing Trump's stance to domestic fuel-price pressure ahead of US midterm elections.









