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President Zelenskyy made an unannounced appearance in Bakhmut today to see the forward most edge of the battle area and award medals and citations to Ukrainian military personnel:
— Illia Ponomarenko 🇺🇦 (@IAPonomarenko) December 20, 2022
He is now on his way to Washington, DC!
Ukrainian troops presented Zelensky a signed flag for him to pass on to the U.S. Congress for their efforts to provide military support to Ukraine, according to state tv channel Freedom. pic.twitter.com/PvRvhJ8ivO
— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) December 20, 2022
Zelensky’s visit to the US was kept very quiet at his office’s request for security reasons. His team is not pleased that it has leaked. Nevertheless, he is en route to Washington, having started this morning in the eastern frontline city of Bakhmut.
— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) December 21, 2022
Here’s his address from earlier today. Video below, English transcript after the jump:
War for Ukraine Day 300: President Zelenskyy Goes to Bakhmut!Post + Comments (51)