Last Updated: November 01, 2023, 20:44 IST
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US Secy of State Antony Blinken with his children at White House Halloween Party. (X)
Halloween: The 4-year-old ‘Zelensky’ wore a dark green sweatshirt as his Halloween costume along with an orange tote bag
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday attended the official White House Halloween Party with his family where his son appeared to dress up as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky while his daughter dressed up in a Ukrainian flag-themed dress.
The 4-year-old ‘Zelensky’ wore a dark green sweatshirt as his Halloween costume along with an orange tote bag. He was accompanied by his sister who wore a costume designed in Ukraine flag-like yellow and blue stripes.
Visuals from the Halloween Party hosted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden went viral on social media. In the video, President Biden can be seen giving young “Zelensky” a candy box bearing the presidential seal.
According to a New York Post report, Blinken’s grandfather, Moritz Blinken, was born in Ukraine’s capital, which at the time was a part of the Russian empire.
Blinken immigrated to the US in the 1900s with his family as a 4-year-old. His ancestors were, like Zelensky, Ukrainian Jews.
Observed on October 31 every year, Halloween is a holiday with mystery, spookiness, and creativity.
On Halloween, people of all ages don costumes, engaging in pumpkin carving, and immersing themselves in the spooky atmosphere.
United State’s Stance on Ukraine-Russia Conflict
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The United States extended financial and military aid to Ukraine and remained committed to the restoration of its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
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