Zelenskyy’s Outfit Choice Reflects on Previous Criticism During White House Visit

During his appearance at the Oval Office on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s attire was a key point of discussion. He chose a black jacket and a dark collared shirt, a significant change from his usual olive green military-style T-shirt. This adjustment appeared to address criticism he received during a February visit to Washington. Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, Zelenskyy has often worn military-style clothing to show solidarity with the Ukrainian military. This time, his look was formal, yet polished, without a tie. During the meeting, a reporter complimented Zelenskyy’s suit, having previously criticized his outfit during a meeting with Trump in February. Zelenskyy responded, noting the reporter’s earlier criticism. The reporter apologized and complimented Zelenskyy’s current attire. The conversation also turned to the potential for elections in Ukraine following a peace deal, with Zelenskyy stating his openness to holding them if security conditions are met.