As Russia and U.S. add firepower, can a diplomacy blitz spare Ukraine?
Russian forces are set to hold war games in Belarus, with forces now just 30 miles from Ukrainian soil. But as the tension ramps up, so is the quest for a deal with Putin.
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Georgians helping train Ukrainian civilians
Paramilitary volunteers from Georgia have arrived in Ukraine to train civilians in preparation for a possible invasion by Russia. The threat of war has prompted thousands of Ukrainian citizens to take to the streets in Kharkiv, waving the nation's flag in a show of solidarity. Imtiaz Tyab has the story.
U.S. fears Russia could invade Ukraine at any time
Russia has amassed roughly 70% of the military force it would need for a full-scale invasion near the Ukraine border. The Biden administration fears an invasion could begin at any moment, even before the end of the Olympics. Christina Ruffini has more.
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This week on "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan, we examine alarming new U.S. intelligence reports about Russian plans for a "large scale" invasion of Ukraine, plus a look at former Vice President Mike Pence’s rebuke of former President Donald Trump’s false 2020 election claims, and a conversation with Senator Marco Rubio on America’s relationship with China.
U.S. sends reinforcements to Ukraine
The U.S.'s 82nd Airborne Division touched down in Poland amid fears that Russia will launch an invasion of Ukraine. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Senior U.S. military officials in Poland
Senior U.S. military officials arrived in Poland on Saturday amid Russia's buildup of troops along Ukraine's border. Meanwhile, American troops are also in Germany and heading to the region to support NATO allies. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from the White House and CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBS News to discuss the latest.
Fears of a Russian invasion in Ukraine
Tensions have escalated as Russian forces are in their final stages to mount a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. President Biden is sending thousands of U.S. troops to Eastern Europe as a show of force as European allies continue to push for diplomacy, scheduling meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy next week. Christina Ruffini has more from the White House.
Ukrainian political analyst on Putin's threats
CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Kyiv, Ukraine, with the latest on the standoff with Russia. She sat down with Ukrainian political analyst Taras Berezovets to discuss why Russian leader Vladimir Putin is building up troops on the border and what his endgame may look like.
Russia's military buildup continues on Ukraine border
China publicly backed Russia in the Kremlin's standoff against the West over Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia is amassing even more troops near the border with Ukraine ahead of a possible invasion. David Martin has the details.
Under pressure from the U.S., Russia and China show a united front
Vladimir Putin was in Beijing for the Olympic opening ceremony, but he also came for a show of solidarity with another potent U.S. adversary.
U.S. warns of possible Russian "false flag"
The U.S. is accusing Russia of plotting a fake Ukrainian attack to justify invading the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams in Kyiv with the latest.
Ukrainian diplomat on threat from Russia
Tensions in Eastern Europe continue to rise, with 100,000 Russian troops massed along the border with Ukraine. CBS News foreign affairs analyst Pamela Falk spoke to Ukraine's U.N. Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya about the threat.
Putin wants to restore Russia's "empire," Ukraine's U.N. envoy says
Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya told CBS News his country has "full trust" in U.S. efforts to prevent that from happening.
U.S.: Russian plot would use fake video as pretense to invade Ukraine
The U.S. believes Russia has already recruited players for propaganda video showing "staged false explosion with corpses, actors depicting mourners, and images of destroyed locations and military equipment."
Russia accused of new disinformation plot
U.S. senior administration officials say there's new intelligence of a Russian plot to spark a war with Ukraine using a phony video. The alleged footage involves "graphic scenes" depicting a deadly attack by the Ukrainian military. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined CBS News to explain Russia's growing wave of disinformation.
U.S. alleges Russia may stage fake attack by Ukraine
The U.S. said it has intelligence of a Russian plot to stage a fake attack by Ukrainian forces as a pretext for a possible invasion. Holly Williams reports.
Russia builds up military on Ukraine's border
New satellite images show Russia's massive military buildup along Ukraine's border, as Ukrainian troops remain on standby for a possible invasion. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joins "CBS News Mornings" from Kyiv, Ukraine, with the latest.
Security expert on U.S. troop deployment
The Pentagon stresses the nearly 3,000 U.S. forces deploying to Eastern Europe will not be going to Ukraine. Instead, they will focus on helping NATO allies counter growing Russian threats. Retired Colonel Mark Cancian, a senior adviser with the CSIS international security program, joined CBS News to discuss the latest developments.
U.S. counterterrorism mission in Syria
U.S. military missions around the world are in the spotlight, with thousands of troops deploying to Eastern Europe, and reports emerging of casualties in Syria following a counterterrorism raid. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
Ukraine's border guards patrol Russian border
CBS News' Holly Williams is with Ukraine's border guards patrolling the Russian border as they prepare for invasion. CBS News speaks with a major in the border force who said they could hold back a Russian invasion and defend their land. Williams also speaks with a Russian military analyst who gives context on what Ukraine is facing.
Tense calm at Ukraine border as Russia slams U.S. troop deployment
While it bolsters its own massive military buildup around Ukraine, Russia again accuses the U.S. of "actions that lead to an increase in this tension."
U.S. F-15s on Russia's border a clear message to allies, and to Putin
As Putin continues his military buildup on 3 sides of Ukraine and sends planes to probe the perimeters of NATO airspace, the U.S. and its allies show force, and unity.
Pentagon deploying troops to Eastern Europe
The Pentagon is sending thousands of troops to Europe as tensions escalate with Russia over Ukraine. Congressman Colin Allred joins "Red and Blue" to discuss U.S. involvement.
Biden orders 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe
The Biden administration is sending 3,000 U.S. troops to Europe to bolster NATO forces and deter a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Charlie D'Agata reports.
U.S. to deploy 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe
The troops are headed to Romania and Poland, and also to Germany. The Pentagon has warned that Russia could invade Ukraine at any time.
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Trump orders DHS to pay all employees despite shutdown
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
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American fighter jet was downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
Trump signs executive order to expand NCAA's control over college sports
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Senate Democrat demands that TSA lift its "shoes-on" policy, calling it a safety risk
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23 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
Judge denies DOJ request to revive Federal Reserve subpoenas
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Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
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Undefeated UConn upset by South Carolina in women's Final Four
UConn, on a 54-game winning streak, entered the Final Four undefeated for the ninth time in school history.
A school learned sign language to communicate with its only deaf student
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Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
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Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts
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Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts
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3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled
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Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
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United raises bag fees, becoming second U.S. carrier to up the price this week
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Trump orders DHS to pay all employees despite shutdown
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war"
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23 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
Trump signs executive order to expand NCAA's control over college sports
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Alito treated for dehydration after falling ill in March, Supreme Court says
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The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
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State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
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One dead, dozens injured in crush during rally at Peru soccer stadium
Videos broadcast by local television stations showed a large crowd of fans in the south stands amidst an explosion of fireworks.
Pope Leo carries cross for all 14 stations during Good Friday procession
Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross for all of the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on his first Good Friday as pontiff, marking the first time in decades that a pope carried the cross to every station.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war"
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
American fighter jet downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
U.S. returns Chinese drug fugitive in rare extradition, Beijing says
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Mumford & Sons on new music
Mumford & Sons' new record, "Prizefighter," recently debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 200. The band spoke to Anthony Mason about their journey through the music industry, how they got their confidence back and the major collaborations on their new music.
Setback for Blake Lively in legal battle
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Tiger Woods arrest video
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Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni
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Gucci Mane kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint in Dallas, DOJ says
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
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What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
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How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
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How do astronauts use the bathroom?
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From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber
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More on Pam Bondi's firing
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Plot to poison man's root beer float
A mother and daughter are accused of killing a man by poisoning his root beer float. CBS News' Peter Van Sant reports.
Tiger Woods arrest video
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Woman charged in root beer float murder orders hit on best friend
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Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II
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Artemis II crew clears Earth orbit, heads for the moon
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
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On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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Previewing NCAA Final Four games
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Farm bankruptcies increasing: Politico
U.S. farmers are struggling to stay afloat as the cost to operate keeps increasing. According to new Agriculture Department data analyzed by Politico, the U.S. has lost nearly 150,000 farms in the last five years. Rachel Shin, one of the authors of that analysis, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Why March jobs report exceeded expectations
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