U.S., NATO see no sign of Russian troop pullback
There has been no diplomatic breakthrough over Ukraine as Russian forces remain stationed along the border. Margaret Brennan has the latest.
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NATO says Russian military buildup continues as U.S. warns of cyber threat
Russia said its troops were pulling back, but U.S. officials said intelligence shows the opposite, with 7,000 more Russian soldiers arriving on the Ukrainian border.
U.S. skeptical of Russian withdrawal claims
President Biden says as many as 150,000 Russian troops are still surrounding Ukraine. Claims from Moscow that it is withdrawing some forces are being met with skepticism in the West. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Lana Zak with the latest from Kyiv.
The world awaits Putin's next move on Ukraine
Ukraine's president had said he believes Russia could invade Wednesday, but Moscow says it wants to defuse the crisis through diplomacy and claims its withdrawing troops. CBS News's Natalie Brand has the latest response from NATO, and CBS News reporter Haley Ott breaks down what's happening in Ukraine.
Russia continuing military buildup: U.S.
The U.S. and NATO don't believe Russia's claims that its troops are retreating from the border with Ukraine. In fact, intelligence shows the opposite, with some troops moving closer. Holly Williams reports.
EU ambassador says Russia-Ukraine crisis has unified Europe
Lambrinidis said he is still hopeful that the tensions can be dealt with via diplomacy.
Putin gets a new card to play in standoff with the West over Ukraine
Russian lawmakers have formally requested that Putin recognize Ukraine's rebel-held breakaway regions. The U.S. has warned him against it.
U.S. bracing for potential cyberattacks amid Russia-Ukraine tension
The White House says it's still bracing for some sort of military action from Moscow, despite Kremlin claims of a troop pullback near the Ukranian border. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Lana Zak with the latest from Washington.
U.S. questions Russian troop pullback claim
Russian leader Vladimir Putin said some of the soldiers deployed along the Ukrainian border are being pulled back, but U.S. officials said they couldn't verify that claim. President Biden said the U.S. would continue to look for a peaceful end to the crisis. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joined "CBS News Mornings" with the latest developments.
Ukraine braces for possible Russian invasion
Russia released video footage claiming to show some of its troops pulling back from Ukraine's border, but even if it can be verified, massive Russian military drills are ongoing in Belarus on Ukraine's northern border and on the Black Sea to the south. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joined "CBS News Mornings" with the latest from Kyiv.
Russia's threatening position
World leaders remain on high alert for a possible Russian invasion in Ukraine. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams is in Kyiv with the latest.
Biden: More than 150K troops surround Ukraine
President Biden addressed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis Wednesday and said Russia now has more than 150,000 troops surrounding Ukraine. He said diplomacy is still on the table but warned an invasion "remains distinctly possible," and could have an impact on the U.S. economy. Senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest on the escalating tensions.
U.N. ambassador on diplomacy with Russia
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield says she is still optimistic about a "diplomatic way forward" in the Russia-Ukraine standoff, but adds that the U.S. will respond "very swiftly should the situation deteriorate." She spoke with CBS News foreign affairs analyst Pamela Falk.
Takeaways from Biden's Ukraine remarks
President Biden addressed the tense situation in Eastern Europe between Russia and Ukraine. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang discussed the latest.
Biden says U.S. prepared to respond to Russia
President Biden addressed the nation on Tuesday about the Russia-Ukraine situation following a cyberattack in Ukraine. Blame for the cyberattack has not yet been placed. Russia claims it is pulling troops back from the border, but the reality is in question. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins "Red and Blue" with the latest from the Pentagon.
Congress divided on Russia sanctions bill
Democrats and Republicans cannot agree on a sanctions package for Russia as its invasion of Ukraine seems more likely. Plus, the Senate faces another government funding deadline. CBS News chief elections and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and Los Angeles Times congressional reporter Jennifer Haberkorn join CBS News' "Red and Blue" anchors Elaine Quijano and Nancy Cordes with more.
Russian skater takes lead amid doping scandal
Russia's 15-year-old skating sensation Kamila Valieva returned to the ice at the Beijing Olympics, finishing with the highest score in the women's short program. But she remains under a cloud of suspicion after failing a drug test in December. Jamie Yuccas has the latest.
Ukraine reports cyberattacks
Ukraine is reporting its defense ministry website was hit by a DDoS cyberattack, and several state-owned banks were also reportedly hit. However, officials are not pointing the finger at Russia. CBS News cybersecurity analyst Chris Krebs explains why this is potentially the start of something much larger.
Biden says Russian invasion of Ukraine "remains distinctly possible," but there's still room for diplomacy
The president's address at the White House came after Ukrainian officials said Tuesday that some of their national security and financial sites were under attack by hackers.
Biden: Russian invasion remains distinctly possible
President Biden said a Russian invasion of Ukraine is still possible, but he urged President Vladimir Putin to give diplomacy a chance to succeed. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
U.S. critical of Russian de-escalation claims
Despite Russian reassurances, the U.S. is skeptical that Russia is sending some of its troops home as worries grow about a possible invasion of Ukraine. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Ukraine tensions drive gas prices to highest level in years
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Russian troop buildup raises concerns
A Russian troop buildup in Belarus along the Ukrainian border has raised concerns as U.S. officials warn Moscow could launch an invasion of Ukraine as soon as this week. However, Russia's foreign minister insists the country would like diplomatic talks to continue. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined "CBS News Mornings" from Lviv, Ukraine, with the latest.
Russia pulls back some troops from Ukraine border
Russia has begun moving some troops away from Ukraine's border, a sign that Moscow could be backing down from an invasion. But U.S. officials say some forces have moved into possible attack positions. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest on Russian tensions with the West.
Russia claims troop withdrawal near Ukraine
U.S. officials tell CBS News Russian forces have moved rocket launchers and long-range artillery into possible firing positions, but the Kremlin says it is pulling back troops and wants to continue diplomatic negotiations. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from the White House, and then CBS News reporter Haley Ott joins us from Kyiv, Ukraine, with the latest.
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FBI investigating legitimacy of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
The FBI said in a statement Wednesday that some ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance have been "deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy," and other "demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
U.S. takes down Bosnia 2-0 for second-ever World Cup knockout round win
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Couples are spending thousands more on weddings. Here's why.
Tariffs, inflation and changing consumer habits are reshaping how much Americans spend to tie the knot.
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EMS was called to Mitch McConnell's home for "unconscious" patient last month
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NCAA chief: No plan to change rules on transgender athletes after SCOTUS ruling
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One NYC neighborhood has dozens of adult daycares. Now the feds have questions.
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Former CIA Director John Brennan sues DOJ, Trump officials over criminal probes
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U.S. takes down Bosnia 2-0 for second-ever World Cup knockout round win
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U.S. helicopter goes down in Arabian Sea, crew member missing, Navy says
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CBS News journalists on Swift-Kelce wedding
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Swift-Kelce wedding events taking shape
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Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
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White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
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FBI investigating legitimacy of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
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NYC building climbers engaged, under arrest
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More than 1,000 cases under review after Broadview Six misconduct revelations
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Potential charges for Empire State Building climbers
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Couple climbs Empire State Building: Details
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
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