ALBAWABA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently went viral on social media after cameras captured him at the 2025 Hague Summit wearing a sleek black suit, contrary to his usual army-themed olive uniform due to Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia.
His striking appearance sparked widespread speculations regarding the Ukraine-Russia war, with some claiming on X (formerly known as Twitter) that the black suit could be a symbol of a possible end to it.
On the contrary, others recalled Zelenskyy's White House debate with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in March 2025, when a journalist called out the Ukrainian President for not wearing a suit.
The reporter asked Zelenskyy, "Why don’t you wear a suit? Do you own one?" Which prompted him to reply, "Do you have a problem? I will wear a suit after this war finishes. Maybe something like yours, maybe something better..."
Zelenskyy in a suit? Rare appearance at NATO summit goes viral
It's important to note that the Ukrainian President did not attend the core NATO summit, but was only invited to the royal-hosted banquet on June 24. However, Zelenskyy had already met with Trump to discuss the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war.
Many NATO leaders attended the summit, including US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, to discuss political concerns, set new strategies, and demonstrate unity and resolve.
