Putin says Russia in a position of strength in Ukraine, with no need to make compromises on talks

Dec 20, 2025 - 11:00
Putin says Russia in a position of strength in Ukraine, with no need to make compromises on talks
A cleanshaven balding man in suit and tie gestures with hands while speaking.

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered no compromise on his terms for ending the war in Ukraine on Friday and accused the European Union of attempting "daylight robbery" of Russian assets.