Trump sees Ukraine in a new light after meeting with athlete

Donald Trump's meeting with Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk at the White House influenced the US president's perception of Ukraine. Usyk gave Trump a signed glove, told him about shelling in Kyiv, and explained the difference between Ukrainians and Russians with a gesture, pointing to his head and heart.

A meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk at the White House noticeably influenced the American leader's perception of Ukraine. According to The Wall Street Journal, this conversation was one of the factors that shaped Trump's more positive attitude toward the country. The men found common ground through their shared admiration for Muhammad Ali, with whom Usyk shares a birthday. Usyk gave Trump a signed boxing glove, emphasizing that Ukrainians are fighters and winners. In broken English, the boxer described how his family endured shelling in Kyiv. The climax came when Trump asked about the differences between Russians and Ukrainians: Usyk silently pointed to his head and heart, explaining that the difference lies there.