Putin sticks to Russian demands on Ukraine, says EU 'robbery' failed

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends his annual end-of-year press conference and phone-in in Moscow, Russia December 19, 2025. Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS

MOSCOW, Dec 19 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin offered no compromise on ‌Friday on his terms for ending the war in Ukraine and accused the European Union of attempting "daylight robbery" of Russian assets.

As U.S. President Donald Trump seeks an end to Europe's ‌deadliest conflict since World War Two, Putin said the onus was on Ukraine and Europe to make the next move towards peace.