Russian President Vladimir Putin used his annual year-end press conference to signal that Moscow will continue pursuing its military goals in Ukraine, as U.S.-led peace talks move forward. Putin said he has seen no movement from Kyiv on territorial concessions, a key sticking point in negotiations.
The remarks came as European Union leaders agreed to provide Ukraine with a $106 billion interest-free loan over the next two years to help prevent potential bankruptcy. The EU opted not to use frozen Russian assets for the funding, instead borrowing on capital markets after concerns from Belgium about legal and financial risks.
This video explores why the EU shifted its strategy, the internal debate over frozen Russian assets and how Putin’s comments could shape upcoming peace talks involving the United States, Ukraine and Russia.
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