Zelenskyy wore a chic, casual sweater to his meeting with Biden

• Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian President, made a daring trip to Washington DC on Wednesday.
• He met with US President Joe Biden to deliver a speech to the applause of Congress.
• Along with his political activities, Zelenskyy introduced his new look to the US: an Olive Green fleece sweater.

During Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to US Congress — his first-known foray out of war-torn Ukraine — the Ukrainian leader gave a roiling speech in a casual, olive green crewneck.

Zelenskyy’s attire since the war began has been a bit more casual than the black suit and clean-shaven look that he wore in pre-war years. The Ukrainian president’s more rugged look — complete with a beard — was on display on Wednesday as he addressed lawmakers to raucous applause, and compliments on his quotidian look.

Zelenskyy met Biden early Wednesday morning to ask for more humanitarian and military aid. The Ukrainian president also met with Zelenskyy. shared a special message of praise with Biden from a Ukrainian soldier requested further aid from congress.

Zelenskyy’s defiant speech attracted standing ovations from all sides for multiple minutes. As he gave the speech, he was wearing another M-TAC jacket. This is the US clothing company that makes Zelenskyy’s signature olive green fleece sweaters.

In fact, the sweater was so popular in May that the vendor had to discontinue stock. promising only to restockA Ukrainian “victory” One of Zelenskyy’s M-TAC sweaters was sold in London for $11,000

In December, the Ukrainian president was elected told the Financial Times in an interviewHe said that he would continue to wear his new outfit and leave the suit behind until after the war is over. He also said that he would keep his mustache for now.

During the war, the Ukrainian leader has also worn a T-shirtA meme mocking Russian troops from a brand created by a former journalist from Ukraine. 

Zelenskyy’s fashion choices were also noted by members of congress. Matt Gaetz from Florida, who opposed additional aid for Ukraine, and remained seated during standing-ovations, complimented Zelenskyy on his attire.

Gaetz said that “I loved the fashion choices.” according to The Dispatch, which added that his position on Ukraine aid was not swayed.