South Africa moves to let Putin attend summit despite arrest warrant
As a signatory to the International Criminal Court, South Africa may be obliged to arrest Putin if he sets foot in the country. Unless it can find a loophole.
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Djokovic speaks out at French Open as dozens injured in Kosovo clashes
The tennis champ courted controversy by appearing to back ethnic Serbs in Kosovo who reject the nation's independence as NATO peacekeepers faced "unprovoked attacks."
Ukraine shoots down deadly Russian missiles
Using high-tech defense systems such as the American-built Patriot, Ukraine defended itself against increasing aerial threats from Russia. Debora Patta reports.
How U.S. tech is helping Ukraine fend off mounting Russian attacks
Russia's ramping up its air war on Ukraine with both low-tech drones and modern missiles. Thanks to its Western partners, Ukraine can shoot down both.
"Russian spy" whale surfaces off Sweden, fueling more guesswork
"It could be hormones driving him to find a mate. Or it could be loneliness," one marine biologist said of the wayward Beluga.
Russia issues arrest warrant for Sen. Lindsey Graham
The Kremlin is upset with remarks the South Carolina senator made about Ukraine.
Radio Free Europe in 2023
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty may seem like a Cold War relic, but with the war in Ukraine, the broadcaster is again being counted on to transmit straight news into areas where free press is challenged.
Two captured Ukrainians reflect on their recovery
A little over a year after the siege of Mariupol ended, Charlie D'Agata spoke with two formerly captured Ukrainian soldiers about their recovery since being released in a prisoner swap.
Radio Free Europe's familiar mission in 2023
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty may seem like a Cold War relic, but with the war in Ukraine, the broadcaster is again being counted on to transmit straight news into areas where free press is challenged.
Ukrainian military chief on possible counteroffensive
Ukraine increased speculation that a counteroffensive against Russian forces could be imminent with a video released Saturday. Debora Patta reports.
Ukrainian military chief hints that counteroffensive could be coming soon
A slickly produced video showed troops preparing for battle with American-made armored vehicles, artillery and rocket launchers.
Russian dissidents seek to weaken Putin regime
A collection of Russian nationals who are opposed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine are waging their own war, but on Russia itself. One of their members told CBS News that their goal is "to ensure the collapse of the Russian regime as quickly as possible." Debora Patta has more.
Meet the armed Russian resistance fighting Putin on his own soil
In a rare interview, one of the shadowy groups claiming attacks in Russia tells CBS News about their goal, their tactics and where their weapons come from.
Inside the Russian resistance to Putin
There's been an increase in apparent attacks inside of Russia, allegedly carried out by groups of Russian nationals who are opposed to the war and President Vladimir Putin. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta spoke to one of the groups in a rare interview.
Wagner boss, "Putin's butcher," warns Russia could face new revolution
Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the brutal Wagner mercenary army, says the families of slain Russian troops could rise up against the country's "elite."
Russia's Wagner group accused of a massacre hidden from the world
A U.N. report says Russian and domestic forces killed civilians in an African mosque. CBS News' investigation into the Wagner Group has found the truth even more gruesome.
Ukrainians concerned over GOP rhetoric
Some Ukrainians tell CBS News they're becoming increasingly worried by the rhetoric used by Republican presidential front-runners Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis.
Russian lobbies to be part of potential U.S.-Russia prisoner swap
Alexander Vinnik, who is accused of money laundering, wants to be part of a potential prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia.
Moscow says it crushed Belgorod incursion
After two days of fighting in the Russian city of Belgorod, Moscow says it has put an end to the biggest incursion into Russian territory since it's war on Ukraine began. Groups of pro-Ukrainian, Russian volunteer fighters have claimed responsibility for the operation in Belgorod, and warned that they will return, as the world prepares for an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive. Debora Patta reports.
Why some Ukrainians are worried about a Trump or DeSantis election win
Ukrainian civilians and activists say remarks by the Republican front-runners, downplaying the importance of the war to the U.S., are fueling concern.
Wagner mercenary group accused of atrocities in Africa
The Russian Wagner mercenary group has been accused of potential war crimes in Ukraine. But the group also faces accusations of atrocities in Africa, where it protects the Central African Republic president in exchange for contracts to mine gold. Debora Patta has the story.
Power restored at Ukrainian nuclear plant
Power has been restored to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant after spending hours operating on emergency generators Monday. It's the seventh time the Russian-controlled plant has lost external power since the war began. Both sides have accused the other of causing the outage. Edwin Lyman, director of nuclear power safety at the Union of Concerned Scientists, has more.
Fighting continues in Russia's Belgorod
Fighting continues in the Russian border region of Belgorod as pro-Ukrainian fighters look to liberate Russian villages. James Landale reports.
Zelenskyy denies that Russia has taken Bakhmut
Russian forces claimed to have captured the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut after months of fighting, but Ukrainian President Zelenskyy denied that the city has fallen. Ukrainian forces admitted to losing ground but said they still control key parts of the city. Debora Patta has the details.
Paul Whelan says he thinks "the wheels are turning" toward his release
"I have been told that I won't be left behind," Whelan told CNN in a phone interview from prison.
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