Russia suspends grain deal with Ukraine that helped rein in food prices
After complaining for a year that the U.S. and other Western nations were blocking full implementation of the agreement, Moscow has put the grain initiative on hold.
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After complaining for a year that the U.S. and other Western nations were blocking full implementation of the agreement, Moscow has put the grain initiative on hold.
Ukrainian artillery units are battling with Russian forces in and around the ruined city of Bahkmut. Charlie D'Agata reports from the frontlines of the war in Eastern Ukraine.
A senior defense official said Russia's recent increased activity is "qualitatively different" than in the past.
Ukraine has received the cluster munitions the U.S. agreed to send as part of an $800 million aid package last week. Meanwhile, it's still unclear what's become of the thousands of Wagner Group fighters following their short uprising against Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
The bill is just the latest step in a crackdown against LGBTQ+ rights in Vladimir Putin's Russia.
It has been more than 100 days since Russia detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on espionage charges. President Biden on Thursday told reporters he is "serious" about arranging a prisoner swap for Gershkovich. Wall Street Journal Washington bureau chief Paul Beckett joined CBS News to discuss the latest developments in his colleague's detainment.
President Joe Biden said a strong NATO makes the entire world stronger as he took questions from reporters with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has analysis of Mr. Biden remarks.
Military officials in Ukraine say they have received the controversial cluster munitions sent from the U.S. Meanwhile, a senior Russian general says he was relieved of his duties. Gordon Corera with our news partners at the BBC has the latest from Kyiv.
"I'm serious about a prisoner exchange," President Biden said as the U.S. seeks to free Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
President Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Lithuania Wednesday, where he reaffirmed NATO's support for the war-torn country. The G7 announced new long-term security guarantees including modern military equipment, training for Ukrainian forces and intelligence sharing. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
The G7 nations offered a new security package to Kyiv that they say should hold until Ukraine becomes a NATO member. The package includes modern military equipment, training for Ukrainian forces and intelligence sharing. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins CBS News to discuss whether the alliance's latest security promises will be enough to deter Russia's aggression.
Speaking at a NATO summit in Lithuania Wednesday, President Biden and other G7 leaders said their countries would provide Ukraine with long-term military and financial support in its war against Russia. However, Biden told reporters that Ukraine would likely have to wait until the war is over before receiving an invitation to join NATO. Weija Jiang has details.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with President Biden and other world leaders at the NATO summit in Lithuania Wednesday. He commented on weapons being sent to Ukraine for its fight against Russia.
President Biden pledged support for Ukraine with other G7 leaders at the NATO summit in Lithuania. "We're going to provide security to Ukraine," he said. After Mr. Biden's remarks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke.
President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sat for a bilateral meeting Wednesday at the NATO summit in Lithuania. The meeting came after G7 leaders made a commitment to Ukraine, promising to provide long-term security to the country. Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder joined CBS News to talk about what that commitment means.
CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata recently got an up-close look at how Ukrainian soldiers are using U.S. howitzers. He reports on the impact NATO weapons are having in Ukraine's fight against Russia.
Front-line forces near Bakhmut tell CBS News why Western weapons are vital and why they need more, as NATO and the G7 pledge support.
The annual NATO summit kicked off Tuesday in Lithuania with world leaders opening their arms to new members and setting a pathway for future ones. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing to join the coalition, but member nations are hesitant to give him a timeline. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
President Biden is in Lithuania meeting with NATO leaders. He praised Turkey's decision to back Sweden's bid to join the alliance, calling the expansion of NATO "consequential" and said the countries would continue to stay united. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from Vilnius, Lithuania.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife appeared at the NATO summit Tuesday, attending a concert in the country's honor and the official summit dinner. Alliance leaders said "Ukraine's future is in NATO," but Zelenskyy spoke out against the vague conditions for membership. Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group, joins CBS News to discuss what Ukraine's future path to NATO membership could actually look like.
John Sullivan, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, joined CBS News to break down the high-level talks happening at the NATO summit this week and what world leaders are hoping to accomplish.
As President Biden and America's closest allies notch a win for NATO solidarity, Ukraine's leader says Russia will see "uncertainty" and "weakness."
The former submarine commander was fatally shot by an unknown assassin while on his morning run.
NATO leaders have been promising to unveil a new path to membership for Ukraine, but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not satisfied with what he has been hearing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest from the NATO summit in Lithuania.
Putin is "not going to outlast Ukraine, and the sooner he ends this war of aggression, the better," Blinken said.