US President Donald Trump on Monday praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy less formal suit as he arrived at the White House for talks on the Russia-Ukraine war , months after their tense February meeting.
“I don’t believe it… I love it!” Trump said as he greeted Zelenskyy. Smiling, the Ukrainian leader replied, “This is the best I had.”
Zelenskyy, long known for his trademark military-style attire, surprised many by turning up in a black blazer over a buttoned black shirt.
The lighter moment marked a contrast from both the leader’s February meeting, which had ended in tense exchanges.
Back then, Trump poked fun at Zelenskyy’s military-style outfit, joking to reporters as Zelenskyy appeared in a black sweater, “Oh look, he’s all dressed up today!”
During the press conference, Zelenskyy was questioned about why he never wears a suit. The reporter asked, "You're the highest level in this country's office and you refuse to wear a suit. Just want to see if you do own a suit."
Zelenskyy pushed back, asking if the reporter had a problem with his outfit, and said, "I don't have such an office. I will wear costume after this war will finish. Yes. Maybe. Maybe something like yours. Yes. Maybe something better. I don't know. We will see. Maybe something cheaper than this."
That earlier meeting had ended in heated exchanges, with Vice President JD Vance accusing Zelenskyy of being ungrateful for Trump’s peace efforts.
However, both leaders have since shown willingness to ease tensions.
“I don’t believe it… I love it!” Trump said as he greeted Zelenskyy. Smiling, the Ukrainian leader replied, “This is the best I had.”
Zelenskyy, long known for his trademark military-style attire, surprised many by turning up in a black blazer over a buttoned black shirt.
JUST IN: President Trump comments on Zelensky's attire as he arrives at the White House.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 18, 2025
"I don't believe it... I love it!" pic.twitter.com/iGuu3G7Cku
The lighter moment marked a contrast from both the leader’s February meeting, which had ended in tense exchanges.
Back then, Trump poked fun at Zelenskyy’s military-style outfit, joking to reporters as Zelenskyy appeared in a black sweater, “Oh look, he’s all dressed up today!”
During the press conference, Zelenskyy was questioned about why he never wears a suit. The reporter asked, "You're the highest level in this country's office and you refuse to wear a suit. Just want to see if you do own a suit."
JUST IN: President Trump tells Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky he's "all dressed up today" when he shows up to the White House in cargo pants and work boots.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 28, 2025
"He's all dressed up today."
Lmao.pic.twitter.com/Jvf7Tdzav2
Zelenskyy pushed back, asking if the reporter had a problem with his outfit, and said, "I don't have such an office. I will wear costume after this war will finish. Yes. Maybe. Maybe something like yours. Yes. Maybe something better. I don't know. We will see. Maybe something cheaper than this."
That earlier meeting had ended in heated exchanges, with Vice President JD Vance accusing Zelenskyy of being ungrateful for Trump’s peace efforts.
However, both leaders have since shown willingness to ease tensions.
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