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  • Volodymyr Zelensky was received as a hero in Washington for his first international trip since the start of the Russian offensive on February 24.

    A trip of only a few hours, during which Joe Biden promised him new financial aid and the supply of the Patriot air defense system.

  • The Ukrainian president told the US Congress that US aid to his country was an "investment in global security and democracy", and "not charity".

  • Vladimir Putin meanwhile pledged on Wednesday to increase the capabilities of his army and its nuclear potential, while discarding all responsibility for the Ukrainian "common tragedy".

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6:45 am: Bakhmout and Avdiivka in the Russian sights

On the ground, fighting continued Wednesday, with the Ukrainian military reporting Russian attacks, particularly shelling, in the east and northeast.

"The enemy continues to concentrate its efforts on the conduct of offensive actions in the directions of Bakhmout and Avdiivka", underlined in the evening the staff of the Ukrainian forces.

6:38 a.m .: A word to please the Republicans

Before Congress, Volodymyr Zelensky linked the fight against Russia to the threat posed by Iran, speaking of two "terrorist" states.

This theme is dear to the Republican camp, which criticizes Democratic President Joe Biden for being too complacent with Tehran.

06h20: Welcome to this new Live

Hello everyone.

On this Thursday, December 22, the editorial staff of

20 Minutes

is once again mobilized to give you the latest information on the conflict.

Yesterday was particularly rich in symbolism.

Received in Washington, with the key to a visit to the White House and an interview with Joe Biden, Volodymyr Zelensky gave Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Vice-President Kamala Harris, President of the Senate, a Ukrainian flag coming from Bakhmout and covered with soldiers' signatures.

This city in eastern Ukraine is currently the hottest point on the front.

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