Zelensky gifts Trump golf putter from amputee Ukrainian soldier: 'Let’s put peace together'

Trump urged the Ukrainian soldier to continue playing golf and said he and Volodymyr Zelensky were working 'very hard' to restore the country’s health
PUBLISHED AUG 20, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered US President Donald Trump a golf club belonging to a wounded soldier (Screengrab/@unitedbygolf.ua/Instagram)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered US President Donald Trump a golf club belonging to a wounded soldier (Screengrab/@unitedbygolf.ua/Instagram)


 

WASHINGTON, DC: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gifted Donald Trump with a golf putter from a Ukrainian soldier who lost his right leg in a battle.

Zelensky presented the POTUS with the club, which was engraved with the phrase "Let’s putt peace together!" in the Oval Office on Monday, August 18, on behalf of Junior Sgt Kostyantyn Kartavtsev, according to the New York Post.

Donald Trump receives unusual gift from Volodymyr Zelensky

Kostyantyn Kartavsev is a participant in the Ukrainian Golf Federation’s United By Golf program, which helps rehabilitate wounded soldiers.

United By Golf mentioned in a published statement, "This is a gift from a man who knows the true price of peace. Like all those on the frontlines today, he continues to defend our freedom."

"The veteran community of the United By Golf club thanks Donald Trump for his leadership on the path to peace for Ukraine and his kind words to our brother-in-arms," the group added.


 
 
 
 
 
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Moreover, Zelensky showed Trump a video of Sgt Kartavsev playing golf.

Kartavtsev said in a video message shown to Trump by the Ukrainian president, "I am one of those soldiers you have spoken about — they’re courageous, they are good soldiers. I lost a leg rescuing my fellow men, and am recovering here with golf."

In a video shared by the White House, the POTUS praised the Ukrainian soldier and said, "I know a lot about golf, and your swing is great."

 U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on August 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting President Zelensky in the Oval Office at the White House for a bilateral meeting and later an expanded meeting with European leaders to discuss a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on August 18, 2025, in Washington, DC (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

He added, "It looks beautiful, and you’re going to be a very good golfer very soon, but I also want to thank you for this putter. It’s beautiful and it’s made with real love, and it’s given to me with real love from you, and I appreciate that. Every time I sink a putt, I’ll be thinking of you."

Trump also said that Ukraine is a "great country" and added that he and Zelensky are "trying to bring it back to health."

Furthermore, the POTUS also praised Zelensky and said, "Your president is working very, very hard to make it that way."

Internet reacts to Volodymyr Zelensky's gift to Donald Trump

Several internet users reacted as Volodymyr Zelensky gifted Donald Trump with a golf putter from a Ukrainian soldier who lost his right leg in a battle.

A user wrote on X, "Trump is going to send the soldier a gold leg," while one added, "Trump is a man's man."



 



 

A person also stated, "Ukrainians played this visit very intelligently! What a super gift and look at the effect it had," whereas one mentioned, "It appears to be a nice putter."



 



 

A user also wrote, "Wow colour me surprised and amazed. Great thinking there by Ukraine!" while one commented, "Well done Zelenskyy."



 



 

A person also mentioned, "Thoughtful gift. I think it served its purpose," whereas one added, "The only way to Trump's mind leads through his heart. There is no other way."



 



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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