Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian officials understand Russian leader Vladimir Putin “much better” than President Trump, who has repeatedly said Putin wants peace, even as he rejects U.S. proposals for a ceasefire.

“With all due respect to President Trump, I think it's just his personal opinion,” Zelensky told Martha Raddatz on ABC’s “This Week” in an interview that aired Sunday morning.

“Trust me, we understand the Russians much better, the mentality of the Russians, than the Americans understand the Russians. I know for sure Putin doesn't want to stop the war.”

Zelensky also took issue with Trump’s comments in the Oval Office this week comparing Ukraine and Russia to children fighting.

“We are not playing in the park with the Russians like two boys, two kids. Puti

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