Conservative MP Mark Francois has launched a fierce defence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, after US president Donald Trump branded him a "dictator" earlier this week.

Speaking to GB News, Francois declared "Zelensky is not a dictator. He's a hero," as he delivered a scathing assessment of the Russian president.

Donald Trump has escalated tensions by branding Zelensky a 'dictator' and warning him 'to move fast' or he 'won't have a country left'{ai:summary}<p>Conservative MP Mark Francois has strongly defended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, labeling him a "hero" in response to Donald Trump's characterization of Zelensky as a "dictator." Francois criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin in his remarks on GB News. </p><p>#foreignaffairs</p>

WATCH: 'Zelensky is not a dictator, he's a hero!' Mark Francois launches fierce defence of Ukrainian President

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