• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented a golf club to Donald Trump during a recent visit to the White House.
• The club belonged to Kostiantyn Kartavtsev, a Ukrainian soldier who lost a leg during the war against Russia.
• The meeting marked a significant improvement in relations between Zelensky and Trump after previous tensions.
• Trump expressed gratitude towards Kartavtsev in a video shared online and offered symbolic keys to the White House in return.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented a unique gift to US President Donald Trump during his recent visit to Washington: a golf club that previously belonged to Kostiantyn Kartavtsev, a soldier who lost a leg during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Zelensky explained the significance of the gift, emphasizing the bravery of Kartavtsev and showing a video message from the soldier, which Trump appreciated greatly, according to The Hill and South China Morning Post.

During their meeting, Zelensky and Trump exchanged a more amicable tone compared to their previous interactions, which had been marked by tension. The Ukrainian leader’s office reported that Trump acknowledged the special nature of the gift by thanking Kartavtsev in a video, saying, "You're an amazing person," and encouraging him to continue playing golf, according to India Times.

In a show of renewed friendship, Trump reciprocated by offering Zelensky symbolic "keys to the White House," marking a desire to strengthen ties and work together to help Ukraine "return to health," reflecting a change in the diplomatic landscape since their earlier confrontations, as highlighted in The Hill, South China Morning Post, and India Times.

Furthermore, Zelensky took the opportunity to share a personal note from his wife, Olena Zelenska, addressed to Melania Trump, thanking her for her advocacy regarding children's rights during the ongoing conflict. This gesture illustrates not only diplomatic relations but also personal ties between the leaders and their families, as noted by South China Morning Post and India Times.