A Ukrainian American church has said it is “infuriated” that US President Donald Trump seems to have “teamed up with Putin”, after a disastrous Oval Office meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelensky last Friday.

Pastor Raphael Moore told Koco 5 News that he watched the press conference with a feeling of despair.

“I was so angry I had steam coming out of my ears,” he said.

The meeting between the two leaders – along with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio – went rapidly downhill, as the Vice President accused Zelensky of not being grateful for US military funding.

The US President appeared irritated several times and repeatedly talked over his Ukrainian counterpart.

Brian Glenn, White House correspondent for the right-wing leaning outlet Real America’s Voice, asked Zelenksy why he did not wear a suit, to which JD could be seen chuckling. The Ukrainian President has said before that his clothing – reminiscent of a military uniform – is to symbolise the fighting gear worn by those on his country’s frontlines.

"I will wear a costume when this war is finished," the Ukrainian leader responded. "Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better. Maybe something cheaper."

Whilst some have criticised the Ukrainian leader's choice of words, others have pointed out that he was speaking in his third language. The Ukrainian word for suit is "kostium" - pronounced "costume".

Pastor Moore said he believed the President and Vice President had “tag teamed” Zelensky, setting him up for an awkward encounter.

“He has teamed up, as it were, with Putin,” Pastor Moore added. “I would like to see him back in Ukraine. I would like to see him team up with the good guys.”