Zelensky takes suit swipe at Vance and Trump after chaotic White House meeting

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12 Mar 2025 • 4:50 AM MYT
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Volodymyr Zelensky poked fun at the chaotic meeting he had with Donald Trump and JD Vance in the White House earlier in March, making a dig about the criticism he received for the clothes he was wearing.

The Ukrainian president was mocked for his black sweater, which bore the Ukrainian trident, a departure from his usual military fatigues.

“Apologies that I am not wearing a suit,” Mr Zelensky told an award ceremony in Kyiv on Sunday, 9 March, before laughter rang out in the audience.