The Ukrainian president’s outfit during his visit to the White House Monday reflects a change in tactics since his disastrous meeting with President Trump earlier this year.

Trump is due to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, along with several European leaders, in Washington, D.C., on Monday.

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was ambushed by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance in March. This time, he is bringing backup.

It was a striking contrast to the meeting six months ago, when Trump, red-faced and angry, accused an agitated Zelensky of failing to show enough gratitude to the United States. The blowup was so heated that the Ukrainian delegation was sent from the White House without being allowed to eat their waiting lunch.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shook hands with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday while wearing a black, military-style outfit.The military suit, which features a black jacket and a black tie,

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Ukraine’s president condemns Russia’s “cynical” strikes before his meeting with Trump at 13:00 EST (18:00 BST).

Zelensky wore a black military-style suit to a cordial White House meeting with Trump, contrasting February’s tense encounter.