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Trump's diesel deal opens a new rift with Europe over Ukraine

Europe is devoting its summit to funding Ukraine while Trump calls for Zelenskyy to be replaced; a diesel deal is the new sore point.

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on BBN Newsroom
Published 10:36 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by Al Jazeera: “Trump’s diesel deal opens a new rift with Europe over Ukraine”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:36 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Ukraine, Europe, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced… (October 12).

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Brussels and Washington this morning, a new rift is opening over Ukraine, after President Trump called for Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to be replaced.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAl Jazeera reports that Europe is devoting its summit to funding Ukraine, and the diesel deal Mr. Trump has struck sits awkwardly beside that.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe wants a new president, and Europe wants a bigger check. That is two very different shopping lists.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorEurope will pay for the fuel and the argument, while Washington keeps the opinions.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have seen that arrangement in three capitals, Hank, and it never ends well.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCan you even replace a president?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNot from another country's podium, no. Though people have tried, usually with tanks.