Ukraine warns of Russian "brutality" in eastern region
Ukrainian authorities say Russian forces are stepping up their strikes in a fiercely contested region of eastern Ukraine.
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Ukrainian authorities say Russian forces are stepping up their strikes in a fiercely contested region of eastern Ukraine.
President Biden called for an end to normal trade relations with Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. The president also announced a ban on imports of Russian diamonds, seafood and vodka. Tony Dokoupil anchors a CBS News Special Report with reporting and analysis from Weijia Jiang, Margaret Brennan and David Martin.
President Biden announced new sanctions against two Russian financial institutions and Russian elites and their family members after the president said the country's leader, Vladimir Putin, had begun an invasion of Ukraine. Norah O'Donnell anchors a CBS News Special Report with Nancy Cordes at the White House, David Martin at the Pentagon and Charlie D'Agata in Kyiv, Ukraine.
President Biden addressed the nation following a meeting with Western leaders about the crisis with Russia and Ukraine. The president said he's "convinced" Russian leader Vladimir Putin has decided to invade the country and believes Russian forces will target Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Margaret Brennan anchors a CBS News Special Report with Nikole Killion at the White House, David Martin at the Pentagon and Charlie D'Agata in Kyiv.
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday at the White House that the U.S. will ban all imports of Russian oil, natural gas and coal in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Watch his remarks in this CBS News Special Report, anchored by Gayle King.
President Biden addressed the nation about the rising tensions on Ukraine's border. Norah O'Donnell anchors a CBS News Special Report with Charlie D'Agata in Lviv, Ukraine, David Martin at the Pentagon and Weijia Jiang at the White House.
President Biden began his 10th White House news conference by reviewing the accomplishments of his first year in office. He fielded questions on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, tensions with Russia, and setbacks in his efforts to get voting rights and his Build Back Better plan through Congress. Norah O'Donnell anchors CBS News coverage from Washington.
Ukrenergo, the sole operator of Ukraine's high-voltage transmission lines, said in an online statement Saturday that scheduled blackouts will take place in the capital and the greater Kyiv region.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that the four short-range missiles fired from a western coastal area around noon flew about 130 kilometers (80 miles) toward the country's western sea.
A criminal investigation has been launched, and the police have arrested a suspect.
Holly Williams shares the harrowing story of a Ukrainian soldier she previously met who survived months on the frontlines in the war against Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia's attacks on his country's energy grid have left 4.5 million people without power. CBS News Foreign Correspondent Holly Williams explains what's being done to protect Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
CBS News' Holly Williams has reconnected with a young Ukrainian fighter she first met in March on a bus heading to the front line after two weeks of training. He is now fighting on the southern frontlines liberating areas held by Russian forces.
"He made a big mistake," Private Andriy Rogalski told CBS News of Vladimir Putin. "We will not kneel before him."
U.S. Embassy officials in Russia visited imprisoned WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for drug possession. The U.S. is trying to get Griner and Marine veteran Paul Whelan released in a prisoner swap.
"We are told she's doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
"The United States and Ukraine went through Russia's allegations in Geneva, point by point, and debunked every single one," said the U.S. ambassador to the U.N.
Russian officials say they will renew participation in the Black Sea grain deal, allowing Ukraine to safely export grain through the waterway without fear of being attacked. CBS News Foreign Correspondent Holly Williams breaks down the caveats of this agreement.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the reports on U.S. intelligence as "purposeful pumping" of nuclear weapons rhetoric.
Ships carrying grain from Ukraine are still on the move despite Russia suspending a deal meant to protect the shipments. The deal, brokered by the U.N. and Turkey, has helped bring global food prices down from their peak in March. Cary Fowler, the U.S. State Department special envoy for global food security, joined CBS News to discuss how this will impact world hunger.
Russian authorities are ramping up evacuations in Ukraine's southern Kherson region. They claim Ukraine could be preparing to attack a key dam and flood the region. Kyiv has rejected the claims and accused Moscow of considering staging a similar attack. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the latest from Ukraine.
American philanthropist Howard Buffett's foundation has granted over $1 million to help support dancers who have had their lives upended by the war in Ukraine.
Surging earnings at British oil company are fueling calls for UK to expand tax on fossil-fuel company profits.
Russia is bombarding Ukraine with missiles and has suspended a vital deal that was allowing grain exports. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams joins "CBS News Mornings" from Kyiv with more.
One Ukrainian official accused Moscow of launching a "massive attack" on power facilities in several regions. Power and water outages were reported in the capital, Kyiv.