Blinken says "stronger" Ukraine a prerequisite for talks with Russia
"A cease-fire that simply freezes current lines in place," allowing Putin to "rest, rearm, and reattack - that is not a just and lasting peace," the top U.S diplomat said.
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"A cease-fire that simply freezes current lines in place," allowing Putin to "rest, rearm, and reattack - that is not a just and lasting peace," the top U.S diplomat said.
A predawn Russian missile strike on Kyiv Thursday left several people dead, including a 9-year-old girl. The attack comes as Ukrainian forces are keeping Russia guessing about their looming counteroffensive. Debora Patta reports.
Witnesses said a locked shelter door in Ukraine's capital left the civilians exposed as Russian missile parts rained down.
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.
Russia hit Kyiv Monday in a mid-morning attack following a weekend of strikes across Ukraine. Debora Patta reports.
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe's largest atomic power station, spent hours operating on emergency diesel generators Monday after losing its external power supply.
Russia launched 30 cruise missiles at different parts of Ukraine early Thursday. Ukrainian officials say air defenses intercepted 29 of the 30 missiles. One person was killed in Odesa. James Landale from the BBC has more.
Russia has launched major attacks on Ukraine's capital city eight times over the last few weeks, with limited success. Former U.S. national security adviser H.R. McMaster joined CBS News to talk about what the Russians may be trying to gain with the strikes.
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.
Russia launched an intense air attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv overnight. All 18 missiles launched by Russia were intercepted, according to Ukraine's air force. But Kyiv's mayor said falling debris caused some damage. The attack comes as U.S. military officials say Ukrainian troops are set to begin training on American-made tanks. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from inside Kyiv.
Ukrainian officials said the aerial Russian assault involved the "maximum number of attacking missiles in the shortest period of time."
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 is ramping up its latest wave of aggression in the Ukraine. Air sirens blared across the country in response to an increase in drone and missile attacks nationwide. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Russia unleashed a wave of drone attacks on Ukraine overnight, following an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin on Wednesday. While Kyiv has denied responsibility for the attack, Russia has vowed retaliation for what it called "a terrorist act." Charlies D'Agata reports.
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.
Kyiv was among the cities targeted for the first time in weeks, but the deadliest Russian strike was on an apartment building in Uman, far from the front lines.
Russia launched a new and deadly wave of attacks across Ukraine, killing nearly two dozen people. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports on how the attack could impact Ukraine's expected offensive.
Russia fired more than 20 cruise missiles and two drones at Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, killing over a dozen people, including children, Ukrainian officials say. It was the first Russian missile attack on Ukraine's capital in nearly two months. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" with more.
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.
Kyiv said it had received the first Patriot missiles, seen as one of the most advanced U.S. air defense systems as Ukraine prepares for a counteroffensive. An entire tank battalion is hidden inside dense forest in eastern Ukraine, but the tanks are old, from the Soviet era. Holly Williams reports.