Residents evacuated from Russia-occupied city back in Ukraine

The civilians traveled by bus and plane through Russia and Belarus before returning to Ukraine, following a deal brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump.

• 11h ago

U.S. approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged his allies to speed up deliveries of the critical munition.

• Oct 31

Ukrainians trapped in Russia-held city evacuate during local ceasefire

Russian strikes on the surrounding area have prevented food, water, and medicine from reaching the city for months.

• Oct 30

Last independent newspaper in Russia forced to shut down

The editor of Russia's last independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, says Vladimir Putin's government has "forced the editorial team to stop its work."

• Oct 30

Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon's top military planner, Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a Pentagon official told CBS News.

• Oct 29

Russian strikes kill 14 in Ukraine but local truce brings some hope

A Russian drone hit two trains at a station in central Ukraine, killing at least 14 people, but a local truce credited to Melania Trump is bringing some hope elsewhere.

• Oct 29

Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine

Here's what to know about Starlink and Starshield, the technologies Ukraine is relying on in the war against Russia.

• Oct 26

Elon Musk says SpaceX throttled Ukraine Starlink speeds over drone strikes

SpaceX's military-grade version of the Starlink internet service has become the backbone of Ukraine's drone operations.

• Oct 24

Melania Trump secures "temporary ceasefire" in Ukrainian city

First lady Melania Trump's office says she secured a localized ceasefire for the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky.

• Oct 23

Girl accused of helping Russia kill Ukrainian soldiers with poison

After receiving packages with "free drugs," the soldiers were "instructed to take them on camera," police said.

• Oct 23

American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms

Steve Witkoff lauded Vladimir Putin as "a humanitarian" as Russia freed Stephen Hubbard, an American deemed wrongfully detained by the U.S., after more than four years in prison.

• Oct 22

Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"

After special envoy Steve Witkoff told Putin he was a "humanitarian" for releasing a U.S. citizen deemed to have been wrongfully detained, GOP Sen. John Cornyn responded, "No. Putin is a stone cold killer."

• Oct 21

Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX network, sources say

A decision by Elon Musk led to restrictions on Ukraine's use of SpaceX's satellite communications network, people familiar with the matter told CBS News.

• Oct 21

Russia says Ukraine must make "necessary decisions" to end the war

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia, voiced hope for new trilateral talks involving Ukraine, and Moscow indicated the talks could resume in November.

• Oct 21

Iran touts closest ever ties with Russia, contradicting Trump

Iran says its ties with Russia are stronger than ever after a visit by Putin's top envoy, challenging Trump's assertion that Moscow isn't helping Iran in the war.

• Oct 20

Ukraine's military evacuates wounded soldier with aerial drone

Ukraine's military says a soldier reportedly trapped by Russian fire on the front line for more than a year was evacuated by an aerial drone.

• Oct 20

Zelenskyy says if Trump can't stop Putin, help Ukraine do it

Ukraine's leader calls on Trump to allow delivery of interceptor missiles already purchased by European allies if the U.S. "cannot rein Putin in."

• Oct 20

Trump faces bipartisan backlash over waiving Russia sanctions

President Trump is defending his decision to waive sanctions, which will refill Russia's pocketbooks as it attacks Ukraine.

• Oct 20

Zelenskyy says it's Putin who wants an endless war, not him

Ukraine's leader rejects Trump's accusations, says Putin is refusing peace, not him, and the U.S. military is delaying "vital supplies."

• Oct 19

Trump says Zelenskyy doesn't want to end Russia's war on Ukraine

As Ukraine and Russia continue trading strikes, Trump accuses Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war sparked by Putin's ongoing full-scale invasion.

• Oct 19

Rep. Turner calls for congressional probe into Starlink disruption

GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio called for a congressional investigation into disruptions in Ukraine to satellite communications with Starlink, the technology owned by SpaceX's Elon Musk.

• Oct 18

Ukraine still can't intercept drones due to Starlink issues, Zelenskyy says

The Ukrainian president said Starlink issues are hampering his country's defensive efforts against Russian drones.

• Oct 17

U.S. may have withheld warnings to Ukraine on deadly Kyiv strikes

The Trump administration may have withheld intelligence warnings to Ukraine about Russian strikes that killed 6 and cut power to 600,000 people, sources say.

• Oct 14

Iran and Russia blamed for growing list of hybrid attacks in Europe

Britain's domestic spy chief says "hybrid tactics" used by Russia and Iran are evolving. Here are some of the most notable incidents of 2026.

• Oct 14

Zelenskyy says Russia isn't honoring Trump's energy ceasefire

Within a day of President Trump announcing an "energy ceasefire," Ukraine said Russia had struck a power plant and other energy facilities across the country.

• Oct 12

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