U.S. officials asked the Ukrainian government whether President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to wear a suit when he meets President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Monday, according to two people familiar with the exchange cited by Axios. Advisers to Trump told the outlet they view formal attire as a positive signal for the tone of the talks, though they do not expect Zelensky to wear a tie. Zelensky is instead expected to arrive in the same black jacket he wore to the NATO summit in the Netherlands in June. The focus on sartorial details reflects sensitivities surrounding the leaders’ previous White House encounter, which ended on a strained note. Monday’s meeting is intended to reset relations amid ongoing discussions over U.S. military aid and prospects for ending Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump advisers would like Zelensky to wear a tie today, but he will not wear a tie. Source: Axios
A Trump adviser to Axios: It would be a good sign for peace if Zelensky wore a suit today. But we don't expect him to do it.
WHITE HOUSE CHECKS ON ZELENSKY’S OUTFIT: AXIOS SAYS U.S. OFFICIALS ASKED KYIV IF HE’LL WEAR A SUIT TO HIS OVAL OFFICE MEETING WITH TRUMP TODAY.