Volodymyr Zelensky told Russia the war is “coming home” as Ukrainian troops made fresh advances as part of its week-long invasion of the Kursk region.

“Russia brought war to others, and now it is coming home…Ukraine has always wanted peace  –   and we will undoubtedly ensure peace,” The Ukrainian leader said in his nightly address soon after his military claimed to have captured 1,000 square miles of territory.

Despite Moscow’s claims that it had stalled Kyiv’s advance, the Institute for the Study of War said Ukraine was still piercing further into Russia in several areas.

“Ukrainian forces reportedly launched new incursions into western Kursk Oblast near Slobodka-Ivanovka, Tetkino, Gordeevka, Uspenka, and Viktorovka,” the US-based think tank said.

Vladimir Putin earlier on Monday vowed to “drive out the enemy” as he accused the West of “fighting us with the hands of Ukrainians” in his first public remarks on the assault.

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