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<\/p>\nWhile the meeting itself was described as positive, Zelenskyy\u2019s choice of attire\u2014his signature military-style outfit instead of a suit\u2014sparked controversy online.<\/p>\n
Zelenskyy\u2019s Meeting with King Charles
\nAfter attending a European leaders\u2019 summit focused on ending the war, Zelenskyy traveled to Sandringham to meet King Charles. The Ukrainian leader was \u201cwarmly received\u201d and later expressed his gratitude, saying, \u201cI\u2019m very grateful for this meeting and for how His Majesty helps Ukraine and supports us. He\u2019s met our warriors here, being trained in the UK, and we\u2019re very thankful to the Royal Family for their support.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite Charles showing no issue with Zelenskyy\u2019s attire, many online were less accepting. Critics took to social media to complain, with some sarcastically questioning whether he \u201cforgot his suit again\u201d and others mocking his appearance.<\/p>\n
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However, Zelenskyy has previously explained his wardrobe choices. When asked last week by Brian Glenn, chief White House correspondent for Real America\u2019s Voice, why he never wears a suit, the Ukrainian leader replied, \u201cI will wear a costume after this war will finish,\u201d referring to his commitment to wearing military-style clothing since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.<\/p>\n
He even joked, \u201cMaybe something like yours, maybe something better. We will see. Maybe something cheaper.\u201d In Ukrainian, \u201ckostium\u201d means \u201csuit,\u201d which may have led to some linguistic confusion in his response.<\/p>\n
Clashes with Trump and Vance at the White House
\nDuring his U.S. visit, Zelenskyy also met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, where tensions quickly escalated. Trump, joined by Vice President JD Vance, warned Zelenskyy that he was \u201cgambling with World War Three\u201d and accused him of being ungrateful for American military support.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn this entire meeting, have you said thank you?\u201d Vance demanded, criticizing Zelenskyy for campaigning for the opposition in Pennsylvania months earlier. Trump also pressed him on the future of the war, stating, \u201cYour people are very brave, but you\u2019re either going to make a deal or we\u2019re out, and if we\u2019re out, you\u2019ll fight it out.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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