Russia says Ukraine war could go nuclear if West keeps sending weapons
Ukraine's government called the latest dire warning from Moscow a sign that Putin's regime "senses defeat" as the fighting, and the weapons shipments, intensify.
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U.S. names ambassador, officials meet in Kyiv
The White House has announced the nomination of Bridget Brink as the next U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. It comes after top U.S. officials secretly traveled to Kyiev to meet with President Zelenskyy. Robert Bell, the former defense adviser to the ambassador to NATO, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss what this all means for the future or the war in Ukraine.
Finland, Sweden consider joining NATO
As Russia continues its invasion into Ukraine, Finland and Sweden are considering dropping their non-alignment policies to join NATO. Alex Kliment, senior editor for GZERO Media, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
Russia sends warning to stop arming Ukraine
Russia is demanding the U.S. and NATO stop arming Ukraine, saying continuing to do so could lead to "unpredictable consequences." This comes after Ukrainian officials said Russia's flagship vessel in the Black Sea sank after being hit by Ukrainian missiles, but Russian authorities said it sank in a storm while being towed for repairs after an explosion and fire. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay gave an update from Kyiv, Ukraine.
U.S. considers sending high-level official to Kyiv
The U.S. is considering sending a high-level official to Kyiv as a show of support for Ukraine. Plus, Finland and Sweden could soon try to join NATO, something the Kremlin has repeatedly warned against. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and moderator of "Face the Nation" Margaret Brennan joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the war in Ukraine.
Sweden and Finland weigh joining NATO
Sweden and Finland could become members of NATO as soon as this summer. Russia is threatening to bolster its border security in the Baltic region, including deploying nuclear weapons, if the Scandinavian countries join the military alliance. Former U.S. Ambassador to Finland Derek Shearer joins CBS News anchor Carter Evans to discuss the potential shift in the military alliance.
U.S. sending more military aid to Ukraine
The U.S. is sending another $800 million worth of military aid to Ukraine. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin got an exclusive look at a shipment heading to Eastern Europe, and retired Army Colonel David Johnson, a principal researcher at the Rand Corporation, spoke with CBS News' Nancy Chen and Vladimir Duthiers about the Biden administration's military support for Ukraine and reports of Russian forces possibly using chemical weapons.
Warning from ex-Russian leader on Finland or Sweden joining NATO
Moscow would put nuclear arms near the Baltics and Scandinavia if Finland or Sweden join the alliance, ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said. The Kremlin didn't comment.
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