Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insisted that he understands the “mentality of the Russians” better than President Trump and his officials — as he issued a warning to the president.

Zelensky roundly rejected Trump’s conclusion that Vladimir Putin wants to stop his bloody war on Ukraine, cautioning his Washington counterpart about the Russian tyrant’s true motives.

“With all due respect to President Trump, of course. I think it’s just his personal opinion maybe,” Zelensky told ABC News’ “This Week” in an interview that aired Sunday. 4

“Inside his [Putin’s] mind, it’s impossible to end this war without total defeat of Ukraine. If Ukraine is not defeated, he will not feel that it’s a victory for him,” he continued.

“Trust me, we understand the Russians much better, the mental

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