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The U.S. is "leaving a lot of money on the table" from Russian asset forfeitures, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco testified before Congress Wednesday.
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The U.S. is "leaving a lot of money on the table" from Russian asset forfeitures, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco testified before Congress Wednesday.
A Moscow court has rejected jailed American journalist Evan Gershkovich's appeal. The Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested in Russia in March and is charged with espionage. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Russian media says President Vladimir Putin visited parts of Russian-occupied Ukraine on Monday. CBS News' Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano speak with senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams about the trip.
A Russian court has denied an appeal from American journalist Evan Gershkovich. The Wall Street Journal reporter was detained last month and accused of espionage. CBS News' Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano spoke with William Pomeranz, director of the Wilson Center's Kennan Institute, about what's next for Gershkovich.
Gershkovich, the U.S. government, and the Wall Street Journal strenuously deny the charges against the reporter.
A Russian court is set to hear an appeal from detained American reporter Evan Gershkovich. Gershkovich, who works for The Wall Street Journal is facing accusations of espionage. The newspaper and the U.S. State Department have called the charges bogus.
Models like the T55 were once the pride of the Soviet Union, and Russia still has thousands. They aren't built for today's combat, but they could still be deadly.
As the Kremlin released video purportedly showing the Russian leader in Kherson, the U.S. and other G7 nations condemned his recent "irresponsible nuclear rhetoric."
The U.S. ambassador to Russia says she was able to visit Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich at a Moscow jail Monday. Ambassador Lynne Tracy says the 31-year-old was, "in good health and remains strong." Russian authorities detained Gershkovich earlier this month on espionage charges. U.S. officials have denounced those charges and are calling for his immediate release. Jeremy Berke, a friend of Evan Gershkovich, joined Prime Time to talk about the situation.
His family worries he could be left behind again as the U.S. also pursues the release of a Wall Street Journal reporter.
CBS News' Holly Williams went to Slavyansk, Ukraine, in the aftermath of a deadly missile strike and toured a Ukrainian airfield hidden amongst farmland. The Ukrainians want better equipment, and more of it. Meanwhile, there are signs Russia is faltering in the conflict, with a document leak telling of a weakened Russian special forces.
The leak of dozens of classified Pentagon documents led to the arrest of Airman Jack Teixeira. The information released was highly sensitive.
After a wait of more than two weeks for access to journalist Evan Gershkovich, Ambassador Lynne Tracy said he was "in good health and remains strong."
"Not only do I not repent of any of this, I am proud of it," said the prominent opposition figure and journalist ahead of the sentencing.
Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine continues, but some Russians have defected to fight against the assault. Holly Williams speaks with two Russians who are now fighting for Ukraine.
The meeting took place less than a month after Chinese President Xi Jinping held a three-day state visit to Moscow.
Evan Gershkovich's family is speaking out in an exclusive interview with The Wall Street Journal. Gershkovich, a reporter for the media outlet, was arrested last month in Russia and charged with espionage. The U.S. government denies the accusation and is calling for his immediate release. Shelby Holliday, a senior video producer for the Journal, spoke with Gershkovich's family about his detention and discussed the interview with Vladimir Duthiers and Lilia Luciano.
Ukraine can resume exporting electricity to other countries in Europe for the first time in six months. Russia has been targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure since last October, triggering widespread power outages. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio discusses the economic implications with Vlad Duthiers and Lilia Luciano.
The drills will also involve nuclear-capable strategic bombers and other warplanes besides the naval aviation of the Pacific Fleet, Moscow said.
The newest branch of the armed forces in the U.S. is ready for the challenges that lie ahead in space. Maj. Gen. John M. Olson joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss how the Space Force is preparing to take on threats from China and Russia, and how they're using AI and machine learning to advance security.
The documents indicate possible surveillance by the U.S. of the U.N. chief over fears he was being too soft on Russia.
A woman made an angel figure from ash after Russia's Shiveluch volcano erupted on Tuesday.
"Alexey has never experienced anything like this before," his spokesman said.
Leaked U.S. military documents suggest that a number of NATO countries have special forces operating inside Ukraine. BBC News reports that, according to the documents, the U.K. has the largest contingent of troops in Ukraine. The U.S. government is investigating the source of the leak. BBC News correspondent Hugo Bachega joined Omar Villafranca on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest on Ukraine.
Ukrainian officials are comparing Russia to the Islamic State after a video surfaced that allegedly shows Russian forces beheading a Ukrainian soldier. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with BBC correspondent Hugo Bachega in Kyiv, Ukraine, about the video.