Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined his conditions for ending the war in Ukraine during his annual year-end press conference. He reiterated demands made last year, including Ukraine abandoning its goal to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, withdrawing from four regions claimed by Russia, limiting its armed forces, and granting official status to the Russian language. Putin also called for new presidential elections in Ukraine and praised efforts by the United States president to end the conflict, while blaming Western leaders for blocking a resolution. Ukrainian authorities have rejected Russia's territorial demands, maintaining their unwillingness to cede any regions.