China News Service, December 22. According to the U.S. "Capitol Hill" report, on the 21st local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky presented a Ukrainian flag signed by Ukrainian soldiers to Congress during his speech in the U.S. Congress to thank the U.S. Arms aid to Ukraine.

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi returned an American flag.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented a Ukrainian flag signed by Ukrainian soldiers to the U.S. Congress during his speech at the U.S. Congress on the 21st local time.

  According to reports, the Ukrainian flag that Zelensky presented to the U.S. Congress was given to Zelensky by a Ukrainian soldier in the eastern front-line city of Bakhmut on the 20th local time, with information about the soldiers written on it.

  "They asked me to bring this flag to you, to the Congress of the United States and members of Congress," Zelensky said.

  After Zelensky delivered an impassioned speech to members of Congress, Pelosi shook his hand and presented him with an American flag in a special triangular box.

On December 21, local time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held an American flag, which was given to him by Speaker of the House of Representatives Pelosi after he delivered a speech in the US Congress.

  "This flag is flying over the Capitol today in honor of Zelensky's visit," Pelosi said.

Zelenskiy raised the flag amid cheers and applause.

  Members of Congress stood and applauded the "gift exchange," the report said.

  "Despite all the difficulties and bad luck, Ukraine has not fallen. Ukraine is alive and well," Zelensky said in a speech to the U.S. Congress. He also thanked Americans and "all those who value freedom and justice" for helping Ukraine effort.

  Zelensky stressed that the support of the United States and allies was "vital" to Ukraine's victory.

He said that Russia has launched a special military operation against Ukraine for more than 300 days. Ukrainian soldiers are defending their country, but they need more weapons to win.

  In addition, Zelensky urged members of the US Congress to strengthen sanctions against Russia.

  Prior to this, Zelensky met with US President Biden at the White House on the afternoon of the 21st local time.

This is the first time Zelensky has left Ukraine since the situation in Russia and Ukraine deteriorated in February this year, seeking further military and economic assistance from international allies.

  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a statement on the 21st local time, saying that the United States will provide a total of 1.85 billion U.S. dollars in military aid to Ukraine.

These include the "Patriot" air defense missile system supplied to Ukraine for the first time.