President Donald Trump and others mocked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in March when he showed up at the White House in his customary military-style fatigues. Zelensky apparently got the message.

The White House, ahead of Monday's meeting, asked Zelensky to wear a traditional suit and tie, according to a European official and another person involved in planning. The request came through the office that handles White House protocol, though a spokeswoman declined to comment publicly.

The Ukrainian leader returns to the Oval Office after months of repair and new pressure following Trump’s talks with Putin

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz all highlighted the question of security guarantees, with Starmer saying that "Ukraine must be at the table" for any discussions.

(Reuters) -Following are key quotes from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's press conference after meeting U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders in Washington on Monday. Translation by Reuters.