17 dead, 24 wounded in Russia school shooting
Russia's Investigative Committee identified the gunman as 34-year-old Artyom Kazantsev, a graduate of the school, and said he was wearing a shirt bearing "Nazi symbols."
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Blinken on evidence of war crimes in Ukraine
Secretary Blinken says that during a recent visit to Ukraine, he saw “very clear evidence of atrocities and war crimes.” He said the United States is working to support those who are trying to compile the evidence and “prosecute those responsible.” https://cbsn.ws/3xRA2pl
Ukrainian official on Putin's nuclear threats
Russia is conducting a heavily orchestrated vote on annexing occupied territory in Ukraine, while Vladimir Putin renews his threat of nuclear weapons. CBS News' Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano speak with Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.N. Sergiy Kyslytsya about the concern of nuclear weapons and what Ukraine needs amid the ongoing war.
Zelenskyy says he is "not afraid" as Putin makes nuclear threats
As thousands of Russian reservists are called up and Vladimir Putin makes nuclear threats, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is not "afraid" of Russian forces. Instead, he worries about how long Ukrainians will have to wait to live in safety while they fight "terrorism."
Russia holds elections in captured territory
In the last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened nuclear attacks against the West and has called on the reserves to grow his army. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and asked him if he is worried.
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Blinken on the war in Ukraine
“The Ukrainians are fighting for their own future. They're fighting for their own land. They're fighting for their own lives.” Secretary Blinken says that Russia’s objective to erase Ukraine’s identity as an independent country has already failed. https://cbsn.ws/3SvRV4H
Men flee Russia to avoid draft in Ukraine war
Men who are looking to avoid joining the Russian armed forces are heading for Turkey to escape. NPR reporter Fatma Tanis joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss what the Russian men she met coming into Istanbul had to say about the situation.
Sullivan: Russia "struggling badly" in Ukraine
"What Putin has done is not exactly a sign of strength or confidence, frankly, it's a sign that they're struggling badly on the Russian side," national security adviser Jake Sullivan says.
Putin's nuclear threats "could be a reality"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian President Vladimir Putin "wants to scare the whole world" through his hints at the use of nuclear weapons.
Russia holds referendums in occupied Ukraine
Russian election officials accompanied by soldiers were seen going door-to-door in occupied eastern Ukrainian territories looking for voters who support annexation. Meanwhile, protests continue in Russia as many flee to avoid being called up for military service. Debora Patta has more.
Russia holds staged referendums in Ukraine
CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Kyiv on referendums staged by Russia in disputed areas of Ukraine, a process the West has denounced as a sham.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 25
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," an exclusive interview with Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelenskyy, and the U.S. response to what's been a critical week on the national security front. Plus, a new CBS News poll that reveals some disturbing indications about voters who want to contest the upcoming elections six weeks before Election Day.
Sullivan says Putin's moves show Russia is "struggling badly" in Ukraine
"What Putin has done is not exactly a sign of strength or confidence," Sullivan said.
Kremlin-staged voting continues in occupied regions of Ukraine
The White House has criticized the hastily organized elections as a sign of Putin's weakness.
China and Russia see the U.S. in their crosshairs at United Nations
In waning days of the U.N. General Assembly, Beijing focused on Taiwan, distancing itself from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while Moscow decried "Russophobia" in the West.
"We got our miracle": Americans captured while fighting in Ukraine return home
"Happy to be home," Alex Drueke said after arriving in the U.S. on Friday.
Russian police arrest hundreds in protests over military mobilization order
The Defense Ministry said about 300,000 people would be summoned to active duty, but the order left a door open to many more getting called into service.
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Bipartisan group of senators reach new infrastructure deal; Republican-led investigation of 2020 election in Michigan debunks claims of fraud
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Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia; Addressing racism against Asian Americans in U.S.
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Biden completes first overseas trip as president; Juneteenth moves closer to national holiday status
Russia begins to hold referendums
Russia has started holding referendums in four occupied territories in Ukraine. A similar vote in 2014 led to the annexation of Crimea. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta is in Kyiv with the latest.
Occupied areas of Ukraine vote on annexation
Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine are voting Friday on referendums to become part of Russia. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini discussed with Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano what Russia hopes to gain from these elections and how can that be used to influence the war.
Kremlin-controlled areas vote on joining Russia
Voting began in Russian-held regions of Ukraine on referendums to become part of Russia. The move is seen as an excuse to annex those regions and has been widely condemned. Meanwhile in Russia, border checkpoints are teeming with young men looking to leave the country after President Vladimir Putin said he would call up 300,000 reserve troops to fight in the war. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Kyiv, and CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green from Latvia to discuss.
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