Putin called the EU credit for Ukraine a robbery and threatened consequences.

According to ТСН: Vladimir Putin, the leader of Russia, commented on the European Union's initiative to provide Ukraine with a reparations loan, calling it a 'robbery' and warning of possible consequences.

He expressed this opinion during his annual summary. He boldly noted that the idea of using frozen Russian assets is even a 'robbery', not just theft. In his view, European leaders failed to reach a common agreement, as 'the consequences can be very severe for the robbers.'

'The confiscation of Russian assets in Europe will undermine trust in the Eurozone, as 'it is only worth starting,' Putin arrogantly stated.

According to Putin, if the assets are seized, Moscow 'will defend itself in courts, in jurisdictions, regardless of political decisions.' He also threatened Europe, saying that 'sooner or later' it will have to return what it 'steals' from Russian assets.

Reaction of Russian representatives

Kyril Dmitriev, director of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and Putin's personal negotiator, commented on the EU's decision to provide Ukraine with 90 billion euros in aid, calling European leaders 'war instigators.'

EU agreement on credit for Ukraine

Recall that on the night of December 19, the EU concluded an agreement with Ukraine for a loan of 90 billion euros after lengthy negotiations. However, the leaders of the countries were unable to reach an agreement on securing this loan with frozen Russian assets. In particular, Belgium opposed this.

Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever noted that this is a 'powerful political signal' and 'an investment in Europe's security.' He emphasized that this is not about charity but about a strategic investment in one's own security.

The situation surrounding the credit for Ukraine and the confiscation of Russian assets continues to provoke outrage in Moscow. Putin's sharp reaction to the EU's actions reflects the escalation of political relations between Russia and Western countries. At the same time, the international community is closely monitoring the developments, as Europe's decision to assist Ukraine requires the coordination of numerous political and economic interests.