--- title: "Trump calls for new Ukraine president; Kyiv says Zelensky has public support" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-calls-for-new-ukraine-president-kyiv-says-zelensky-has-public-support" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/trump-calls-for-new-ukraine-president-kyiv-says-zelensky-has-public-support" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-calls-for-new-ukraine-president-kyiv-says-zelensky-has-public-support.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/trump-calls-for-new-ukraine-president-kyiv-says-zelensky-has-public-support" category: "Politics" area: "Ukraine" published: "2026-10-10T21:45:53.590Z" source_reported: "2026-10-10T21:01:09.000Z" updated: "2026-10-10T21:45:53.590Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 61 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-11T00:00:29.521853+00:00" --- # Trump calls for new Ukraine president; Kyiv says Zelensky has public support *Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded to Donald Trump's remarks, stating President Zelensky leads the nation during wartime.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Two full reports and 12 digests provide corroboration, but only one named source is quoted directly. - Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Two full reports and 12 digests provide corroboration, with clear separation of fact and comment. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise reaction to Trump's statement, with some outlets using loaded language. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Donald Trump said it is time for Ukraine to have a new president who can negotiate with Russia. - Trump also called for an end to Ukrainian attacks on Russian hydrocarbon infrastructure. - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that President Zelensky has the support of the Ukrainian people. - Sybiha affirmed that Zelensky leads Ukraine during a war for independence and deserves support. Donald Trump stated that Ukraine should have a new president capable of reaching an agreement with Russia. He also condemned Ukrainian attacks on Russian hydrocarbon infrastructure, saying "It would be good to stop." In response, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha asserted that President Volodymyr Zelensky has the support of the Ukrainian people. Sybiha stated that Zelensky leads Ukraine during a war for independence, freedom, and dignity, and that statements from abroad confirm he is performing his duties well and deserves support. ## Disagreement on the reason for Trump's remarks Le Figaro, a right-rated outlet, reported that Donald Trump spoke for the replacement of his Ukrainian counterpart so that a peace "agreement" could be reached with Moscow. News-pravda.com, a right-rated outlet, commented on the failure of negotiations with the United States and Trump's criticism, stating that "Statements from abroad only confirm that Zelensky is doing his job: he deserves support." ## What the coverage left out None of the left, centre, or right-rated reports below mention the nearly 100 civilian deaths in Ukraine in one week that Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reported. ## Who covered it Shares of the 9 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 11% (1) - Centre: 33% (3) - Right: 56% (5) 7 of 16 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-11T00:00:29.521853+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 10 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-11T00:30:13.801Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated report from News.ro led with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sîbiha responding to Donald Trump, stating that President Zelenski enjoys the support of the people. The report carried Sîbiha's statements that Zelenski leads Ukraine during a war for independence, freedom, and dignity, and that foreign declarations confirm he is performing his duties well and deserves support. It also included Trump's call for a new president and his condemnation of Ukrainian attacks on Russian hydrocarbon infrastructure, quoting his remark "It would be good to stop." ### Centre - The centre-rated reports from Digi 24 and ANSA led with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sibiha's response to Donald Trump's statements. Both reports highlighted Sibiha's assertion that President Zelenski has the support of the Ukrainian people and that foreign declarations confirm he is doing his job well and deserves support. Digi 24 also included Trump's call for a new president and his condemnation of Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries, quoting "It would be good to stop." ANSA's digest stated that "Declarations from abroad confirm that Zelensky does his job well." ### Right - The right-rated reports from Yonhap News Agency, EADaily, Le Figaro, and news-pravda.com focused on Donald Trump's call for Ukraine to have a new president. Yonhap News Agency's digest stated that Trump targeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and said it was time for a "New President". EADaily's digest reported that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine responded to Trump's statement. Le Figaro's digest noted Trump spoke for the replacement of his Ukrainian counterpart to reach a peace "agreement" with Moscow. News-pravda.com's digest stated that "Statements from abroad only confirm that Zelensky is doing his job: he deserves support." **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - low: 1 - high: 6 - unknown: 7 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Deutsche Welle](https://dw.com/ru/sibiga-zelenskij-polzuetsa-podderzkoj-ukrainskogo-naroda/a-79630073) — Sibiga: Zelensky Enjoys the Support of the Ukrainian People - [BT](https://bt.dk/udland/bts-udlandsredaktoer-trump-er-presset-nu-truer-han-zelenskyj) — BT's Foreign Editor: Trump Is Under Pressure - Now He Threatens Zelenskyj - [Digi 24](https://digi24.ro/stiri/externe/reactia-ministrului-ucrainean-de-externe-la-declaratiile-facute-de-trump-zelenski-se-bucura-de-sprijinul-poporului-3986827) — The Reaction of the Ukrainian Foreign Minister to Trump's Statements: "Zelenski Enjoys the Support of the People - [News.ro](https://news.ro/externe/sibiha-ii-raspunde-lui-trump-zelenski-se-bucura-de-sprijinul-poporului-1922404610592026102322815828) — Sîbiha Answers Trump: Zelenski Enjoys the Support of the People - [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/556406/proti-antidrasi-apo-oukrania-gia-tramp-o-laos-mas-tha-epileksei-proedro-kai-oxi-allos-igetis) — First Reaction From Ukraine to Trump: Our People Will Choose a President and Not Another Leader - [Gentside](https://gentside.com/news/politique/art121561-il-est-temps-pour-lukraine-davoir-un-nouveau-president-donald-trump-appelle-remplacer.html) — "It's Time for Ukraine to Have a New President" Donald Trump Calls for the Replacement of Volodymyr Zelensky - [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261011002900099) — Following Trump's 'New President' remarks... Ukraine Says "Zelenskyy Has Public Support" - [EADaily](https://eadaily.com/ru/news/2026/10/10/sibiga-zastupilsya-pered-trampom-za-zelenskogo-on-zasluzhivaet-podderzhki) — Sibiga Stood up to Trump for Zelensky: "He Deserves Support": EADaily - [Gândul](https://gandul.ro/international/reactii-din-ucraina-dupa-ce-trump-le-a-sugerat-ucrainenilor-sa-isi-gaseasca-alt-lider-si-putin-vrea-acelasi-lucru-21031209) — Reactions From Ukraine After Trump Suggested to Ukrainians to Find Another Leader: "And Putin Wants the Same thing." - [Unknown](https://obozrevatel.com/ukr/section-politics-news/news-vin-maye-pidtrymku-ukrayinskoho-narodu-v-mzs-vidreahuvaly-na-zayavu-trampa-shchodo-zelenskoho-10-10-2026.html) — “He Has the Support of the Ukrainian People”: the Foreign Ministry Reacted to Trump's Statement About Zelensky - [knews.media](https://knews.media/2026/10/10/sybiga-defends-zelensky-amid-trumps-controversial-remarks) — Sybiga Defends Zelensky Amid Trump’s Controversial Remarks - [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/disisleri-bakani-sybiha-trump-in-zelenskiy-20317500-haberi) — Foreign Minister Sybiha Responded to Trump's Criticism of Zelenskyy by Pointing to Public Support. - [Le Figaro](https://lefigaro.fr/international/volodymyr-zelensky-merite-d-etre-soutenu-les-reactions-se-multiplient-apres-les-propos-de-trump-en-faveur-d-un-nouveau-president-ukrainien-20261010) — Volodymyr Zelensky "Merits to Be Supported": Reactions Multiply After Trump's Words in Favor of a New Ukrainian President - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/10/10/2655808.html) — "Statements from abroad only confirm that Zelensky is doing his job: he deserves support," the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said - [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2173311/ypex-oykranias-o-zelenski-axizei-ti-stirixi) — Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Zelensky "Deserves Support" - [ANSA](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2026/10/10/kiev-dichiarazioni-dallestero-confermano-che-zelensky-svolge-bene-il-suo-lavoro_9bf5760b-309b-483f-b04c-18e965397268.html) — Kiev, 'Declarations From Abroad Confirm that Zelensky Does His Job Well' ## Questions **What did Donald Trump say about Ukraine's leadership?** Donald Trump stated that it is time for Ukraine to have a new president who is capable of reaching an agreement with Russia. He also condemned Ukrainian attacks on Russian hydrocarbon infrastructure. **How did Ukraine respond to Donald Trump's remarks?** Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded by stating that President Volodymyr Zelensky has the support of the Ukrainian people. Sybiha affirmed that Zelensky leads Ukraine during a war for independence and deserves support. **Did any reports mention civilian casualties in Ukraine?** None of the left, centre, or right-rated reports mentioned the nearly 100 civilian deaths in Ukraine in one week that Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reported. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-calls-for-new-ukraine-president-kyiv-says-zelensky-has-public-support. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Trump calls for new Ukraine president; Kyiv says Zelensky has public support", https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-calls-for-new-ukraine-president-kyiv-says-zelensky-has-public-support