Russia hits western Ukraine city of Lviv with a deadly missile strike
Ukrainian officials report the biggest attack to date on civilians in Lviv as the threat mounts for residents near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
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U.S. accuses Russia of harassing its drones
U.S. military officials have accused Russian fighter jets of harassing three U.S. drones while they were conducting a mission against ISIS in Syria.
Russian fighter jets harass U.S. drones in Syria, officials say
Three MQ-9 drones were conducting a mission against ISIS when they were engaged by three Russian fighter jets, according to the U.S. Air Force.
Potential prisoner swap for Gershkovich
A Russian official has confirmed contact with the U.S. about a potential prisoner swap for detained journalist Evan Gershkovich. CBS News national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of plotting attack on nuke plant
Ukraine's president claims Russian forces "placed objects resembling explosives on the roof of several power units" at the sprawling nuclear facility.
Accusations made over Ukraine nuclear plant
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of plotting to attack the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Neither side has provided evidence to support their claims. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from Ukraine.
Russia hints it's open to prisoner swap talks
There are new signs from Moscow that it is open to talks with the U.S. regarding a possible prisoner exchange that could involve jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. On Monday, U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy visited Gershkovich for the first time since April. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Can European aviation cope with an American summer vacation invasion?
After summer chaos in 2022 as airlines and airports grappled with post-COVID staff shortages, is Europe ready to meet "pent-up demand"?
Russia hints at possible prisoner swap
A Kremlin spokesman said Tuesday there has been contact between the U.S. and Russia about a possible prisoner swap that could involve Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. The update comes after the U.S. ambassador to Russia met with Gershkovich in a Moscow prison Monday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry joins from the White House.
Ukrainian counteroffensive making some gains
Russia is claiming it intercepted and shot down at least five Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow earlier Tuesday. Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for launching the drones. Meanwhile, a senior Ukrainian security official says the country's counteroffensive has been "particularly fruitful" in the past few days. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata is following the latest.
Russia hints at "contacts in progress" with U.S. on potential prisoner swap
The U.S. is seeking the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.
China looks to boost "solidarity" with Russia, Iran, India and others
Xi Jinping urged the leaders of Russia, Iran and other Shanghai Cooperation Organization states to boost ties and resist sanctions.
Russian reporter "savagely" beaten in Chechnya, rights groups say
Rights groups say Elena Milashina was "savagely kicked" and threatened with a gun to her head as she went to cover a funeral.
Russia claims it repelled another drone attack by Ukraine on Moscow
The Kremlin called it a "terrorist act" and said five drones were shot down.
U.S. ambassador meets with detained Wall Street Journal reporter
"Ambassador Tracy reports that Mr. Gershkovich is in good health and remains strong, despite his circumstances," a State Department spokesperson told CBS News.
Freed Russian arms dealer known as "Merchant of Death" running for office
Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer freed by the U.S. in a prisoner swap for Brittney Griner, is running as a candidate for a far-right party in local elections.
CIA director: Wagner Group rebellion "vivid reminder" of Putin regime's effect
In his first public remarks on the matter, William Burns said the U.S. "has had and will have no part" in Prigozhin's rebellion or its fallout.
U.S. to donate more supplies to Ukraine
CIA director William Burns recently traveled to Ukraine to meet with President Zelenskyy in a secret meeting where he was briefed on the country's plans for their war with Russia. The U.S. also announced another $500 million in military arms and supplies will be donated to the country. Ian Lee reports.
Fate of a senior Russian general unclear
The fate of Sergei Surovikin, a senior Russian general, remains unclear after reports that he had been detained. CBS News learned earlier this week that the U.S. has intelligence suggesting Surovikin had prior knowledge of the Wagner mutiny. Following the latest from Washington is CBS News reporter Olivia Gazis.
U.S. hostage envoy on "one of the toughest phone calls" he's ever had
Roger Carstens said "one of his toughest phone calls" was explaining to Paul Whelan why he wasn't included in a prisoner swap with Brittney Griner.
Pence meets with Zelenskyy in Ukraine in surprise trip
The former vice president and Republican presidential candidate toured Russian attack sites with Zelenskyy.
Ukraine security chief claims 14 Russian officers backed Wagner mutiny
Ukraine's national security chief says Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is "owned by" Russian military officers, and "the wheels are in motion for Putin's demise."
Ukraine says Putin's generals want change
Ian Lee sits down with Ukraine's national security adviser, Oleksiy Danilov, who told him they believe Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was not working alone when he tried to bring down Russia's military establishment. Danilov says Prigozhin is controlled by high-ranking officials in Putin's inner circle who want to bring about a change in Russia's leadership — and as a result, he believes Putin's days are numbered.
Kiev official: Russian generals backed Wagner
Ukraine's national security chief, Oleksiy Danilov, claims Wagner Group's leader had the support of 14 senior Russian military officers during his mercenary group's uprising in Russia over the weekend. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee is in Kyiv with more.
Russian general knew about Wagner mutiny effort
According to U.S. intelligence, a senior Russian general may have had advanced knowledge of Wagner Group mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s failed mutiny last week, CBS News has learned. The Kremlin has denied the allegations. Ian Lee reports.
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