At least 19 killed in attacks on Russian synagogue, church and police
In what appeared to be a coordinated attack, gunmen targeted a synagogue, Orthodox church and police in Russia's southern Dagestan province.
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Putin’s courageous Russian critics speak out
Vladimir Putin has cracked down on dissent, but it hasn’t stopped critics from speaking out. Many of them now live in Vilnius, Lithuania, a place some might view as the capital of free Russia.
Keeping Russian dissidents safe in Lithuania
As the small Baltic nation of Lithuania works to take in political exiles from Russia, a recent violent attack on Leonid Volkov highlights the difficulty of protecting them.
Dissidents speak out from Lithuania after fleeing Putin's Russia
Vladimir Putin has cracked down on dissent, but it hasn't stopped critics from speaking out. Many of them now live in Vilnius, Lithuania, a place some might view as the capital of free Russia.
Russia targets Ukrainian energy facilities with new barrage of missiles
In its eighth major attack on energy facilities overnight, Russia fired 16 missiles and 13 Shahed drones, the Ukrainian air force said.
Video shows suspected Saudi agent before 9/11
Two decades ago, the 9/11 Commission found al Qaeda acted alone in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. However, a newly-released video obtained by "60 Minutes" shows a man suspected to be a Saudi intelligence agent outside the Capitol two years before the attacks. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
South Korea summons Russia's ambassador over Moscow's new pact with North
South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador to protest Moscow's new defense pact with North Korea as tensions between the Koreas continued to rise.
U.S. prioritizes defense missiles to Ukraine
In the three weeks since President Biden announced a roadmap to end the war in Gaza, Israel has accused the U.S. of withholding weapons, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved his war cabinet and the White House canceled a strategic meeting with Israeli officials. Meanwhile, the White House says shipments of air defense missiles intended to go to other U.S. allies will now be redirected to Ukraine. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
Photos show Kim Jong Un and Putin enjoying each other's gifts
North Korea's propaganda machine was in full swing after Kim Jong Un rolled out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin.
NATO chief meeting with top U.S. officials
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is in Washington Thursday to meet with U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan with Ukraine's potential membership in the alliance likely to be a key point of discussion. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more on the meeting.
L.A. woman Ksenia Karelina on trial in Russia over small Ukraine donation
U.S.-Russian dual national Ksenia Karelina faces a possible life prison sentence if she's convicted of treason for donating to a U.S.-based Ukraine charity.
Kim's pact with Putin prompts South Korea to consider arming Ukraine
Hours after North Korea and Russia pledged deeper cooperation, Seoul said it was "planning to reconsider" ban on supplying weapons to Ukraine.
Putin and Kim show off "fiery friendship," pledge unity against U.S.
Russia's Vladimir Putin pays a rare visit to North Korea, where he and Kim Jong Un vow to jointly fight "the imperialist hegemonistic policies of the U.S."
Breaking down North Korea-Russia partnership
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a state visit to North Korea this week, during which he and Kim Jong Un took significant actions to deepen their countries' partnership. The leaders signed an agreement pledging mutual aid in the event of aggression against either of their countries. CBS News foreign correspondent Imitiaz Tyab explains.
Russia targets Americans traveling to Paris Olympics with fake CIA video
CBS News identified two new fabricated videos by a Russian disinformation network targeting Americans traveling to the Paris Olympics.
Putin, Kim Jong Un sign partnership agreement
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement vowing to build a strong front against the West and deepening their military ties. Kim also expressed full support for Putin's war in Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
U.S. soldier gets almost 4 years on theft, murder threats charges in Russia
A Russian court sentenced American soldier Gordon Black almost four years in prison on charges of stealing and threats of murder, Russian news reports said.
As Putin heads for North Korea, South fires warning shots at North Korean troops
As Russian President Vladimir Putin headed to North Korea for a two-day visit, South Korea's military said soldiers fired warning shots to repel North Korean troops who temporarily crossed the border.
Putin gets close to Kim Jong Un
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting North Korea as concerns grow of a stronger alliance with Kim Jong Un that could aid Russia in its war against Ukraine. Vitaly Shevchenko with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
Russian warships depart Cuba after visit following military exercises
A fleet of Russian warships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, has left Havana's port after a five-day visit to Cuba following planned military drills in the Atlantic Ocean.
Vladimir Putin to visit Kim Jong Un in North Korea
North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Biden meets with NATO secretary general
President Biden is meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House on Monday to discuss a more consistent funding plan for Ukraine to avoid future delays in aid. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Russian media say jailed U.S. soldier pleads "partially guilty" to theft
Russian reports say U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black told a court he inadvertently stole some money, but did not threaten a Russian woman.
Harris tells Zelenskyy U.S. supports "just and lasting peace" in Ukraine
When Vice President Kamala Harris arrived at the summit, she announced $1.5 billion in U.S. assistance through the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
80 countries agree Ukraine's territorial integrity must be basis of any peace
The all-out war since President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has killed or injured hundreds of thousands of people.
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