Russia claims it repelled another drone attack by Ukraine on Moscow
The Kremlin called it a "terrorist act" and said five drones were shot down.
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The Kremlin called it a "terrorist act" and said five drones were shot down.
Wagner mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin temporarily seized control of a key military base in the southern part of Russia Saturday. He then headed toward Moscow -- only to turn around after the leader of Belarus brokered a truce between the Russian president and the man sometimes referred to as Putin's chef. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee reports from Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is looking to project strength and stability at the Kremlin despite the dramatic episode with the Wagner Group over the weekend. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan join CBS News to examine Putin's grip on power in Russia and how Volodymyr Zelenskyy could use this moment to advance the Ukrainian cause.
President Biden says he made clear to Moscow that the U.S. and its allies didn't have anything to do with the uprising in Russia over the weekend. The Wagner Group's mercenary troops marched toward Russia's capital before the Kremlin cut a deal with the group's leader on Saturday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Tensions had been growing recently between the head of the mercenary Wagner Group and Russia's top defense officials. On Saturday, their war of words exploded into a mutiny. CBS News' Ian Lee, Weijia Jiang and Charlie D'Agata have more on how the mutiny precipitated, how Russian citizens, Ukraine and the U.S. are reacting and who exactly the fighters of Wagner Group are.
President Biden spoke with several world leaders Saturday as the Wagner group was marching toward Moscow. Lawmakers and presidential candidates also weighed in on the attempted mutiny. Skyler Henry reports.
The governor of Russia's Lipetsk province said Saturday that the Wagner mercenary group has entered the region.
Evan Gershkovich, 31, was arrested in March and accused by Russia's federal security service of spying for the U.S. government, which he and his employer vehemently deny.
The Saudi cut of 1 million barrels per day comes as the other OPEC+ producers agreed to extend earlier production cuts through next year.
Russia said a Ukrainian drone attack caused another fire at an oil refinery inside Russian territory, just a day after a swarm of drones attacked Moscow in a move President Vladimir Putin called "a clear sign of terrorist activity." Russia's drone strikes in Ukraine have caused devastation, and Holly Williams explains how Ukraine has developed its own armed drones in an attempt to gain a technological edge.
Moscow, Russia's capital, was hit by drones on Monday in what appeared to be the first attack on a civilian area in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine began. Ukraine denied being behind the attack. Debora Patta reports.
Calling it a "terrorist attack," the Kremlin said 8 drones were shot down in the second such assault this month. At the same time, Ukraine said Russia unleashed its third air attack on Kyiv in 24 hours.
Moscow says it intercepted at least eight drones targeting the capital in a rare attack in the early hours of Tuesday. Kyiv, meanwhile, also came under attack from drones that hit an apartment block. The last 48 hours has seen the most intense campaign of Russian drone strikes on Ukraine since the war began. Debora Patta reports.
Russian drones have targeted the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv at least three times in the past 24 hours. Ukrainian officials say at least one person was killed in the latest attacks and claim to have shot down nearly all the Russian missiles. Meanwhile, Russia has accused Ukraine of launching its own drone attack on Moscow, but Ukraine has denied any involvement. BBC News diplomatic correspondent James Landale has more.
In a rare interview, one of the shadowy groups claiming attacks in Russia tells CBS News about their goal, their tactics and where their weapons come from.
After two days of fighting in the Russian city of Belgorod, Moscow says it has put an end to the biggest incursion into Russian territory since it's war on Ukraine began. Groups of pro-Ukrainian, Russian volunteer fighters have claimed responsibility for the operation in Belgorod, and warned that they will return, as the world prepares for an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive. Debora Patta reports.
Russia launched a new air attack on Ukraine's capital overnight. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta spoke explains why Moscow is increasing attacks near Kyiv and how the country's mercenary Wagner Group funds its efforts via Africa's resources.
Ukrainian military officials say they've made gains against Russia near the key eastern city of Bakhmut. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata explains why this is significant and when Ukraine could finally begin its counteroffensive.
Russia's Victory Day celebration was scaled down amid an escalation in missile attacks on Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more from Kyiv.
Vladimir Putin presided over a toned-down parade in Moscow as his war effort in Ukraine cost him more troops and more missiles, with little to show.
Russia accused the U.S. Thursday morning of planning Wednesday's alleged drone attack on the Kremlin. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata breaks down the allegations.
Ukraine denies targeting Putin's residence with drones, but Russia has nonetheless retaliated, reportedly killing 21 Ukrainian civilians in Kherson.
The Kremlin present no evidence of the alleged "terrorist act," but said Putin was safe and working, with his schedule unchanged.
Fighting is ramping up in eastern Ukraine ahead of the country's expected counter-offensive against Russia. CBS News anchors Adriana Diaz and Errol Barnett spoke with senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata about the situation on the ground.
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