"We are achieving our goals," said president Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, as Ukrainian forces continued what Zelensky calls a "defensive" operation in Russia’s southwest region of Kursk, capturing Russian personnel on the way. Russia accused Ukraine of destroying a third bridge in the area, which could hinder civilians’ ability to evacuate and said peace talks are "not an option, right now."
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