Featured Image Credit: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service
Topics: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump, US News, Politics, World News
Olivia Burke
Topics: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump, US News, Politics, World News
Though relations between the US and Ukraine seem to have improved, Volodymyr Zelenskyy's car crash meeting at the White House still appears to sting.
During an explosive meeting in the White House with Donald Trump and JD Vance, the Ukrainian president was accused of 'gambling with WWIII'.
The upshot of the meeting was that Zelenskyy was reportedly asked to leave the White House early, while US aid for Ukraine was suspended, along with intelligence sharing.
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While more amicable talks between the two countries in Jeddah has led to aid and intelligence sharing resuming, Zelenskyy has made a sly reference to his treatment in the White House in his latest speech.
The comment stemmed from criticism of Zelenskyy's understated wardrobe in comparison to his international counterparts during his White House meeting.
A journalist even took a jab at the Ukrainian leader, 47, about his dressed down look for the White House meeting, accusing Zelenskyy of 'not respecting the dignity' of the Oval Office.
Rumours even circulated suggesting that Trump was seen 'slyly winking' at the reporter, seemingly in a bid to encourage the journalist to rile up Zelenskyy with the put-down.
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For context, Zelenskyy was wearing black trousers, boots and a black jumper which was embroidered with the Ukrainian trident - not shorts and flip flops.
He told the journalist that he will wear a 'costume' when the war is finished, while hilariously adding: "Maybe something like yours, maybe something better. We will see, maybe something cheaper."
The criticism of his clothing is like water off a duck's back for Zelenskyy...which is probably a good thing, considering he's the man in charge of a war-torn country battling Vladimir Putin.
But people can hardly blame him for having a bit of fun with the saga surrounding his style himself, and making a joke about it when he has the chance.
Take a look at this:
The Ukrainian president couldn't resist slipping a sarcastic comment into his speech while appearing at an awards ceremony in Kyiv on Sunday (9 March).
Sporting a similar military-style outfit as the one he did in the White House, he congratulated the winners before saying he was 'grateful to all Ukrainian creators'.
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While addressing the crowd, Zelenskyy then joked: "Apologies that I am not wearing a suit."
Those few words managed to bring the house down, as members of the audience were seen laughing and applauding in the footage.
Zelenskyy even appeared to get something of a standing ovation, as several spectators stood up to clap the leader as he then added: "Glory to Ukraine!"
Despite a rough few weeks, it seems that Zelenskyy and Trump might have finally squashed their beef.
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After their meeting in Saudi Arabia, a joint statement between the delegations said that Ukraine had accepted a US proposal for a ceasefire that would last for 30 days and could be extended, and it could be put in place if Russia accepted it as well.
The statement read: "Today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — under the gracious hospitality of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — the United States and Ukraine took important steps toward restoring durable peace for Ukraine.
"Representatives of both nations praised the bravery of the Ukrainian people in defense of their nation and agreed that now is the time to begin a process toward lasting peace."