Trump and Zelensky Meeting: Etiquette and Military Style

During the meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, tension arose over the Ukrainian president's choice of attire, which did not include a formal suit. 

Source: Axios reported from two anonymous sources, according to "European Truth"

Details: Trump's advisors repeatedly emphasized to Zelensky's team that it would be more respectful for the Ukrainian president to avoid military-style clothing during his visit to the White House.

Zelensky arrived wearing a formal black outfit featuring the national emblem of Ukraine, but without a suit.

"He dressed up a bit today" – commented Trump as he shook Zelensky's hand at the entrance to the West Wing of the White House.

Since the onset of the full-scale invasion by Russia, Volodymyr Zelensky has not worn a suit. Once, Polish President Andrzej Duda expressed hope that Zelensky would attend a summit "in a suit," symbolizing the end of the war in Ukraine.

In the Oval Office on Friday, one reporter asked Zelensky why he wasn't wearing a suit for such a high-level meeting in the United States.

"Why aren't you in a suit? Do you own one?" – the journalist asked.

"Do you have a problem with that?" – Zelensky replied.

"Many Americans are concerned about those who do not respect the dress code of the Oval Office", – responded the journalist.

After this exchange, Zelensky stated that he would wear a suit once the Russo-Ukrainian war concludes.