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Topics: Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, US News, Russia, Ukraine
Brenna Cooper
Topics: Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, US News, Russia, Ukraine
Donald Trump is hosting Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House for discussions on how to end its war with Russia - and people have all been making the same point.
Ukraine's president made the trip to Washington, DC today (17 October) for discussions on achieving a ceasefire between his neighbouring country and Russia.
Ending Russia's three-year invasion of Ukraine would of course be a major diplomatic victory for Trump, who has styled himself as a peacemaker in recent years, even claiming to have ended 'eight wars' while in office.
The meeting also takes place after the 79-year-old's phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin, a topic which will likely be high on the agenda for both presidents during today's talks, as they look to end Europe's only ongoing war.
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However, social media users following the meeting seem to be preoccupied with Zelenskyy's choice in attire.
In a video showing Trump greeting Zelenskyy outside of the Oval Office, the 47-year-old appears to be wearing a type of black suit, similar to the outfit worn during his most recent visit back in August - and one which Trump appeared to be a big fan of.
"Respect he wore the proper attire to the WH," wrote one user in response to the video, while a second penned: "He seems to be dressing a bit more respectful eh."
A third added: "Zelenskyy brought his suit jacket again to The White House."
The topic of Zelenskyy and suits is a rather hot one in the US, with his outfit choices being the cause of a major bust-up between him and Trump during a visit at the start of the year.
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Zelenskyy was previously questioned about his decision to attend a White House meeting dressed in military attire for February's disastrous meeting by Brian Glenn, Chief White House Correspondent for conservative outlet Real America’s Voice.
He said: "My second question for President Zelenskyy, do you ever, why don't you wear a suit? Why don't you wear a suit?
"You're the highest level in this country's office and you refuse to wear a suit. Just want to see if you, do you own a suit?"
Zelenskyy responded: "I will wear costume after this war will finish."
Contrary to the beliefs of Glenn and his supporters, Zelenskyy does in fact own a suit and has been pictured wearing one several times over the years.
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His decision to opt for military style clothing in the months and years following the February 2022 invasion is instead a more symbolic one to represent that his nation is at war.
"During war, the president is not just a politician, but the supreme commander of the army and civilians under martial law. The classic suit would be perceived as a detachment from the reality of the front," designer Elvira Gasanova previously told Politico.
"And his clothes help him to keep the world’s attention on the war in Ukraine."