Ukraine continuing to advance in Russia's Kursk region, says Zelensky

BBC News,  Aug 14: Ukraine is continuing to push further into Russian territory, President Volodymyr Zelensky says

He says Ukrainian troops have moved forward in several directions in the Kursk region since the start of Wednesday

Ukraine's operation into Russian territory is now in its second week - its deepest and most significant incursion into the country since Moscow's full-scale invasion began

A state of emergency has also been declared in a second Russian region - Belgorod - where homes have been damaged in drone attacks and shelling, the governor says

Russia has accused Ukraine of "committing crimes" - and says any prospect of peace talks are now on a "long pause"