The European Union has decided not to use frozen Russian assets to finance assistance to Ukraine, with the loan instead being funded through European bonds.

The European Union has decided not to use frozen Russian assets to finance assistance to Ukraine, with the loan instead being funded through European bonds.

@meduzalive 19 Dec 2025, 17:02

In his year-end summary, Vladimir Putin emphasized demographics, urging to make parenthood fashionable and a desirable choice.

@mash 19 Dec 2025, 17:01

On December 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin made several statements during his annual live Q&A session that raised doubts and were deemed inaccurate.

@meduzalive 19 Dec 2025, 16:19

During four and a half hours of communication, Putin discussed the possibility of dialogue with Ukraine, temporary measures for VAT and recycling fee increases, as well as the consequences of blocking the Kaliningrad region.

@meduzalive 19 Dec 2025, 13:45

Putin discussed the increase in the recycling fee for cars, aimed at boosting budget revenues and supporting the domestic automotive industry, although it may also reduce competition with imported vehicles.

@rybar 19 Dec 2025, 13:43

Vladimir Putin summarized the year, answering over 3 million questions in 4 hours and 37 minutes.

@mash 19 Dec 2025, 13:41

Vladimir Putin addressed housing construction issues and instructed not to extend the moratorium on fines for developers, emphasizing the need for strict control and protection of the rights of equity holders.

@rybar 19 Dec 2025, 13:39

The live Q&A session with Vladimir Putin concluded after 4.5 hours.

@ostorozhno_novosti 19 Dec 2025, 13:37

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the readiness to refrain from strikes deep into Ukrainian territory during the elections, adding that millions of Ukrainian citizens reside in Russia and may demand the right to vote.

@bazabazon 19 Dec 2025, 13:37

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated the country's readiness to ensure the security of elections in Ukraine, suggesting a halt to strikes on the territory on the voting day.

@meduzalive 19 Dec 2025, 13:32