Despite setbacks in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman insists war will go on

RIGA, Latvia — After a weekend of steep battlefield setbacks for Russia, the Kremlin’s top spokesman said Monday that the war in Ukraine would continue until President Vladimir Putin’s aims are reached.

“The special military operation is underway and will continue until the goals that have been set are achieved,” the spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said in a conference call with reporters.