Moments after Mr Zelensky arrived at the White House, Mr Trump complimented him on the suit. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The latest news on Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appeared in Washington wearing a tailored black suit with a subtle back vent, a small change from the military-style attire he has favored since the war began.

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

Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Washington this week. He traded his usual military fatigues for a black jacket. This sartorial choice sparked discussion.

Instead of his trademark military gear, Zelensky wore a 'suit-style' black jacket over a buttoned-up black collared shirt

Scrambling to prevent the proposed carve-up of his country, Volodymyr Zelensky was suddenly forced to confront a smaller but symbolically fraught dilemma.

The Ukrainian president trades in his military basics for something resembling a suit.

This time, he wore a sort-of suit. When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky packed for the White House, he left his fatigues at home and sported instead a jacket, sans tie.

Donald Trump has ruled out sending American troops to help enforce a peace deal in Ukraine, after yesterday affirming the U.S. would “help them out.”In a phone interview on Fox News, Trump was asked: “What kind of assurances do you feel like you have,