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It may be an emoluments problem, and Zelensky was in fact referring to the Trump International Hotel. But there's another way of reading it as well – Zelensky could have meant it more literally, and that he actually stayed at Trump Tower, with some important but unnamed friends.
Whatever Zelensky was trying to convey to Trump seems less about Trump's property, and more about these unnamed Ukrainian friends. And, for some reason, Zelensky thinks it's important to reassure Trump that he will be talking to these friends in the future. Why would Trump care? 
(Though probably the most surprising part of Zelensky's comments is that he mentions Trump's tower without any perfunctory flattery about it. Really would've expected a "I stayed at your tower, and it was beautiful!" or something. Surprised Zelensky passed on the opportunity.)
Unclear what Ukrainian friends Zelensky might've been referring to, since plenty of Ukrainians that have owned Trump Tower condos. As well as condos in Trump's other towers. So take your pick.
