Putin fumes at EU 'burglars'

VLADIMIR Putin has accused European leaders of “burglary” in an extraordinary tirade during his annual TV address.

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FUNDING Ukraine leader Zelensky

The Russian President made the remark as he criticised European nations for utilising Russia's frozen assets to finance the Ukrainian military.

He stated: “It’s burglary. The consequences are very serious for the burglars.”

The EU agreed a €90billion loan to fund Ukraine's defence last night.

Many European leaders wished to directly use Russian assets frozen in EU countries, worth around €200bn, to fund Ukraine.