Putin: U.S. and NATO "ignored" security demands
Russian President Vladimir Putin weighed in on the crisis in Ukraine for the first time in weeks, accusing the U.S. and NATO of ignoring its security demands. Holly Williams reports.
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Ukraine president tells West: Don't create panic
Ukraine's president is urging the West to not create panic over the buildup of Russian forces along its border, saying the talk of an imminent invasion is hurting his country's economy. Holly Williams reports.
Russia reacts to U.S. letter on Ukraine tensions
A day after the U.S. ambassador to Russia hand delivered a written response to the Kremlin's demands, Russia said the U.S. has not addressed its main concerns as tensions mount over Ukraine. Holly Williams reports.
U.S. responds to Russian demands amid military buildup
The U.S. ambassador to Moscow delivered a written response to Russia's demand that NATO halt its expansion and never allow former Soviet states, including Ukraine, to join the alliance. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said no such concessions will be made. Margaret Brennan reports.
Biden threatens personal sanctions against Putin
Russia is showing no signs of decreasing its military presence at the Ukrainian border despite Russian officials saying they have no plans to attack. President Biden is threatening sanctions against President Vladimir Putin if his country moves ahead with an invasion. John Herbst, senior director of the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center and former ambassador to Ukraine, joins CBS News with his analysis.
Tensions escalate with Russia over Ukraine
The Pentagon has put 8,500 U.S. troops on high alert for possible deployment to Eastern Europe, and Russia responded with new military drills. Eliot A. Cohen with the Center for Strategic and International Studies joins CBS News to discuss how military action is just one of many tactics Moscow could use against Ukraine and its allies.
U.S. and Russia agree to keep talking
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday. Blinken told Lavrov the U.S. would give Russia written responses to Moscow's proposals next week. It offers some hope that an invasion of Ukraine is delayed. Christina Ruffini is in Geneva with the latest.
Former ambassador on tensions with Russia
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss concerns about a possible Russian military invasion of Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. Then former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins CBSN's Lana to discuss the likelihood of a Russian attack.
U.S. trying to ease Russia-Ukraine tensions
The United States will give Russia written answers to security demands next week, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced after meeting in Geneva with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini explains what's next for Russia and the U.S.
Russia continues to amass forces at Ukraine border
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the Ukrainian president Wednesday, as Russia continues to amass military forces at the country's border. Blinken said Moscow has two choices in the standoff: diplomacy or confrontation. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined CBSN to discuss the possible outcomes of the tense situation.
U.S. and Russia to engage in diplomatic talks
A top Russian official says Moscow will not be pressured into making concessions to the U.S. during diplomatic talks about Ukraine. CBS News State Department correspondent Christina Ruffini joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Biden and Putin hold phone call amid Ukraine tension
President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone for nearly an hour amid growing concern over Moscow’s military buildup along the Ukrainian border. The two world leaders exchanged warnings, with President Biden telling Putin that the U.S. will act “decisively” if Russia invades Ukraine. CBS News political contributor and White House reporter for The Washington Post, Sean Sullivan, joins CBSN to discuss the high-stakes call.
Russia may have withdrawn troops from Ukrainian border
After amassing tens of thousands of troops on its shared border with Ukraine, Russia may be pulling back at least some of their forces. The unconfirmed report comes from a Russian news agency, citing Russian military sources. However, a sizable force of up to 100,000 troops remain near the border. Daniel Treisman, a professor in the political science department at UCLA, joined CBSN's Elise Preston to discuss these latest developments.
Gorbachev says U.S. became "arrogant" after Soviet Union collapsed
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Putin holds his end-of-year press conference
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a marathon press conference in Moscow today amid escalating tensions with the U.S. over Moscow's military buildup at the Ukrainian border. He covered many topics, including relations with the West, COVID-19 and inflation. CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina joins CBSN from Moscow with the details.
Tensions between Ukraine and Russia heighten
Ukraine's defense minister says Russia could invade his country as soon as next month. While the Kremlin denies the allegations, the U.S. is warning Moscow there will be a steep price to pay if things escalate. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini discusses the situation with CBSN's Elaine Quijano.
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Russia lifts lockdown despite COVID surge
Workers in Russia are back in the office this week after the government ordered everyone to stay home for several days in an effort to curb rising coronavirus infections. CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina joins CBSN AM from Moscow with the latest.
Putin crackdown on critic Navalny continues
Russian President Vladimir Putin's crackdown on his chief critic Alexey Navalny continues. Moscow prosecutors ordered an immediate halt to all public activity by Navalny's political groups. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with the director of Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation.
President Obama is calling Russia's entry into the Syrian war "a recipe for disaster," especially since U.S. warplanes are also in the skies over the war zone
President Obama is calling Russia's entry into the Syrian war "a recipe for disaster," especially since U.S. warplanes are also in the skies over the war zone. Russia says its main purpose is fighting terrorism, but the U.S. says Moscow is trying to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Holly Williams reports.
Biggest takeaways from Biden-Putin summit
President Joe Biden is back in Washington after a high-stakes summit with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland, where they discussed potential compromise on issues like nuclear weapons and ambassadors, but appeared to clash over human rights and cybersecurity. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Geneva while CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN from London with analysis.
Biden and Putin hold high-stakes summit
President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are facing off during a high-stakes summit in Geneva. The showdown comes amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Russia over major global issues like cyberattacks, Ukraine, human rights, political prisoners and more. CBS News Radio White House correspondent Steven Portnoy joined CBSN from Geneva with the latest developments.
Former CIA officer details "Havana Syndrome" he says he suffered
Retired intelligence officer calls mysterious and debilitating neurological symptoms affecting State and Defense Department personnel "an act of war against U.S. officials."
Putin expected to win re-election
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to win his bid for re-election Sunday, but low voter turnout and dwindling support from Russians could affect the election and his presidency. The election also comes just days after the U.S. Treasury Department hit the country with sanctions for meddling in the 2016 election. CBS News foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Moscow on the latest developments.
Is Trump's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund" legal? Experts weigh in.
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Iran mulls latest U.S. proposal as Trump says war is in "final stages"
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
NOAA's 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook announced
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
DNC releases long-awaited autopsy on 2024 election
The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election that party chair Ken Martin has kept under wraps for months.
Tennessee stops execution after failing to find vein for lethal drugs
Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney, Maria DeLiberato, told The Associated Press.
Minnesota fraud ringleader Aimee Bock gets over 40 years in prison
Aimee Bock, the convicted ringleader of the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota, was sentenced to more than 40 years in prison on Thursday.
Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing"
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Colbert hosts "The Late Show" one last time tonight as franchise ends
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U.S.-bound flight diverted over passenger from Congo amid Ebola restrictions
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
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7th and 8th judges rebuff Justice Dept.'s attempts to get voter rolls from states
The Justice Department has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., in an effort to gain access to their complete voter registration lists.
"Arc de Trump" design plan approved, without lions on the base
The commissioners, all appointed by Trump, acted despite overwhelming public opposition to the 250-foot arch.
Tennessee stops execution after failing to find vein for lethal drugs
Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney said.
Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing"
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch hospitalized with severe illness, family says
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a severe illness and won't compete at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, his family said.
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Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
World Cup expected to generate more in sports bets than the Super Bowl
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SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
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7th and 8th judges rebuff Justice Dept.'s attempts to get voter rolls from states
The Justice Department has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., in an effort to gain access to their complete voter registration lists.
Congress delays reconciliation votes amid GOP opposition to new DOJ fund
The House and Senate will both leave Washington for their Memorial Day recess without voting on a reconciliation package to fund federal immigration agencies.
Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing"
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
DNC releases long-awaited autopsy on 2024 election
The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election that party chair Ken Martin has kept under wraps for months.
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The additions come after the ouster of dozens of immigration judges across the country by the Trump administration over the past year.
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U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
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Deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh fuels concern over risks for U.S.
A CBS News medical correspondent and doctor says her "biggest concern for the World Cup is actually measles. It's not hantavirus, it is not Ebola."
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U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
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Divers killed in Maldives cave may have taken wrong tunnel: "No way out"
Finnish divers found the Italians in a corridor with a dead end inside the cave complex, Italy's la Repubblica daily reported.
Ukraine ups security as Russia holds nuclear strike drills with Belarus
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Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
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Iran mulls latest U.S. proposal as Trump says war is in "final stages"
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
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NOAA's 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook announced
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Tennessee stops execution after failing to find vein for lethal drugs
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