Russian State TV Host Yells at Staff To Stop Playing Zelensky Congress Clip

Russian State TV host Vladimir Solovyov erupted in frustration after seeing clips of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the U.S. Congress multiple times on his show.

While speaking to his guest, Dimitri Simes, the pair discussed Zelensky's visit to the U.S., most notably his interaction with outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

The video of host Solovyov discussing Zelensky's visit was shared on Twitter by The Daily Beast's Julia Davis.

"Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov yelled at his editors for showing the footage of Zelensky's speech in Congress," she wrote.

"Dimitri Simes (of the Mueller report) shared Republican strategies for undermining U.S. support for Ukraine."

The pair also claimed that Pelosi had kissed Zelensky as a sign of subservience when in multiple videos Zelensky is seen kissing the speaker on the cheek.

The clip that Solovyov grew frustrated at showed this interaction rather than the one they described.

Simes said: "First of all, Vladimir, it was a spectacle. Secondly, in my view, it was a disgusting spectacle.

"It was unpleasant to see Biden interact with Zelensky. I was simply disgusted to watch Nancy Pelosi. She kissed Zelensky's hand.

"I don't even know what to say about it. I've never heard of any American leader and as a speaker, she is the third in line to replace the president if he departs, for someone to make such a gesture of admiration or subservience, perhaps both."

The State TV show then began to show the moment that Pelosi was handed a signed Ukrainian flag from Zelensky.

At one point, Zelensky pulls Pelosi close and kisses her cheek. This appears to take the speaker by surprise.

This video was played on repeat as Simes continued to criticize the meeting as the TV host grew more annoyed.

Solovyov eventually shouts out: "Pardon Dimitri, guys, editors, get rid of this video. Can't you read what's being written to you?"

Simes paused during Solovyov's outburst and when he finished, continued to complain about Zelensky's visit.

During his address to Congress, Zelensky argued that giving him and Ukraine money should not be seen as charity. He instead said it should be looked at as an "investment in the global security democracy." Zelensky received a standing ovation from nearly all in the room after making this point.

The speech was made as Congress considers a $1.7 trillion spending bill. This bill would include about $45 billion in emergency assistance to Ukraine but it has been opposed by some Republicans.

Newsweek has contacted Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for comment.