Zelensky finally wears suit as he meets Trump in White House
ALBAWABA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was received by US President Donald Trump in the White House ahead of their scheduled meeting.
In a rare appearance, Zelensky was spotted wearing a "suit-style" jacket for Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump after the latter complained about his attire last time.
AFP reporters said that Zelensky thanked the president of the US for trying to "stop killings".
Last time, Trump welcomed Zelensky and mocked him over his military-style attire, jokingly telling the press, "he's all dressed up today". — Conservative Brief (@ConservBrief) August 18, 2025
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