U.S. critics of the Ukrainian leader criticized the military garb he wore to the Oval Office as signifying a lack of respect. Ukrainians say it has to do with the war they are fighting.

Trump had a chance to comment on Zelenskyy’s attire later on in the tumultuous sit-down meeting. The U.S. president was asked what gave him the moral conviction and courage to re-engage Russia in diplomatic relations.

President Donald Trump on Monday directed a “pause” to U.S. assistance to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office meeting as he seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to engage in peace talks with Russia.