Russia vows to respond to Ukraine's Kursk incursion with military force

The situation in Ukraine and Russia is escalating, with Ukraine's military commander claiming control of approximately 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin warns that Ukraine will receive a "worthy response" for its actions. Putin also stated that the incursion is an attempt by Kyiv to gain leverage in peace talks, and that Russia's defense ministry has destroyed 12 Ukrainian drones over the Kursk region.