Vance, eager to like his boss, dressed down Zelensky over what he considered his unsuitable attire.

It turns out Oscar-winning filmmakerMstyslav Chernovwas in the Oval Office with the Ukrainian leader on that stunning day.

Engstrm characterizes the souring of the relationship between the U.S. and Europe as the end of an 80-year marriage.

Filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov and CPH:DOX artistic director Niklas Engstrøm

(L-R) Filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov and CPH:DOX artistic director Niklas EngstrømMichael Buckner for Deadline/Courtesy

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Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Friday, February 28, 2025