What they've said about each other
On each other
Direct Antagonist (strong)
Vladimir Putin regards Volodymyr Zelenskyy as an illegitimate leader with whom he refuses to negotiate on territorial matters.
“We know from statements from Zelenskyy that he's not prepared to discuss territory issues,”
Annual question-and-answer session in Moscow
Vocal opponent (strong)
Volodymyr Zelenskyy unequivocally views Vladimir Putin as a determined aggressor responsible for war and a dictator to be resisted.
"that somewhere people can live differently and enjoy a life that is not the one he prefers".
Address to an extraordinary plenary session of the European Parliament