Putin claims 'troops are advancing,' will achieve goals as EU approves massive Ukraine loan

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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Friday that Russian troops are advancing in Ukraine and that Russia will achieve its objectives militarily if Ukraine does not agree to Russia's terms in peace talks. Putin made the remarks during his annual news conference, claiming that Ukrainian forces are retreating across the entire front line. Meanwhile, the European Union has approved a loan of over $105 billion to Ukraine as the war continues. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the EU for the loan, stating that Ukraine is defending the future of the continent. The loan aims to support Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict.
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