New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on US President Donald Trump to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky stressed the need for stronger action, comparing Russia to Hamas and highlighting the scale of the ongoing war.

"Putin is something similar but more strong than Hamas," Zelensky said speaking to NBC News. "The war is bigger and Russia's army is the second biggest in the world, and that's why more pressure is needed."

Zelensky added that he is willing to join the upcoming Budapest summit, emphasizing Ukraine's central role in any peace negotiations.

"If we really want to have just and lasting peace, we need both sides of this tragedy," he said. "How can there be some deal...