Ukraine has launched a surprise new cross-border incursion into Russia's Kursk region, with battlefield maps showing reported advances. Ukrainian troops were said to have breached the Russian border near the village of Tetkino late on Sunday and through Monday morning.

In a statement on Monday, Ukraine said: "Nine months after the start of the Kursk operation, Ukraine's Defence Forces maintain a military presence on the territory of Russia's Kur

President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Sunday that Russia had sufficient strength and resources to take the war in Ukraine to its logical conclusion, though he hoped that there would be no need to use nuclear weapons.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says there has been no need to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine and expressed hope that such a scenario will not arise.

Says Russia will achieve its aims in Ukraine Putin hopes there is no need to use nuclear weapons Speaks beside a portrait of Tsar Alexander III MOSCOW, May 4 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Sunday that Russia had sufficient strength and resources to take the war in Ukraine to its logical conclusion,