Hours before the high-stakes talks in Washington, a sudden White House directive sent shockwaves through the Ukrainian delegation. Multiple reports indicate that Zelensky would be required to follow a strict formal dress code for the meeting — a last-minute move that critics call humiliating and supporters frame as a needed return to presidential protocol.

Zelensky’s wartime olive attire has become a symbol for many — but the White House’s message is unmistakable: this is a formal diplomatic meeting. The decision ignited debate online, with observers split over whether the timing was a power play or simple adherence to institution-level standards. Continues…