The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, handed over to the US

flag that was given to him by the fighters who courageously defend Bakhmut from the Russian invaders.

Zelensky presented the flag after his

in the US Congress.

"I was in Bakhmut yesterday, our heroes gave me a flag, a battle flag of those who defend Ukraine, Europe, the world at the cost of their lives. They asked to transfer this flag to you, the American Congress, members of the House of Representatives, senators, whose decisions can save millions of people - said Zelensky.

He stated that the flag he is handing over to Congress is a symbol of Ukraine's victory in the war.

"Let these decisions be made, let this flag be with you, ladies and gentlemen. This flag is a symbol of our victory in this war, we stand, we will win, because we are united — Ukraine, the United States, the whole free world," he said. president.

Zelensky also thanked the Americans for their help and wished everyone a victorious New Year.

Photo: Associated Press

In turn, Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi presented the President of Ukraine with the US flag, which was flown over the Capitol during part of his visit to Washington.

It should be noted that President Volodymyr Zelenskyi will stay in the USA for only a few hours and promptly return to Ukraine

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