Putin sticks to Russian demands on Ukraine, says EU robbery failed
President Putin offered no compromise on ending the Ukraine war, placing the onus on Kyiv and its European backers. He accused the EU of "daylight robbery" over frozen Russian assets. Putin reiterated his peace terms, demanding Ukraine abandon NATO aspirations and cede territory. Ukraine reported striking a Russian tanker, escalating conflict.
President Putin offered no compromise on ending the Ukraine war, placing the onus on Kyiv and its European backers. He accused the EU of "daylight robbery" over frozen Russian assets. Putin reiterated his peace terms, demanding Ukraine abandon NATO aspirations and cede territory. Ukraine reported striking a Russian tanker, escalating conflict.
