“I always answer with my heart. I am different from Poroshenko as physiologically and as president. I am an honest, decent person who really is sick with this country, ”Zelensky said at a press conference.

At the same time, he noted that “maybe it’s not so beautiful” he speaks in Ukrainian like Poroshenko.

“I respect this country, respect the citizens of Ukraine, respect the Ukrainian language, respect everyone, and that’s how I work,” Zelensky added.

Zelensky also said that he was convinced of the need for direct negotiations with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.