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A senior Russian diplomat left the highly symbolic option on the table amid "unsuccessful" talks with the U.S. and NATO over the tense standoff on Ukraine's border.
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A senior Russian diplomat left the highly symbolic option on the table amid "unsuccessful" talks with the U.S. and NATO over the tense standoff on Ukraine's border.
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There's still no diplomatic breakthrough as the U.S. and its NATO allies try to convince Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine's border. Russia is demanding a halt to U.S. military deployments in NATO countries like Romania, where about 1,000 troops are stationed. David Martin has more on the negotiations.
NATO leaders say "significant differences" remain despite hours of de-escalation talks with Russia over its deployment of troops near Ukraine's border. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins CBSN with an update on the talks.
"There are significant differences between NATO allies and Russia on these issues," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
The White House condemned North Korea for its second ballistic missile test in less than a week, calling it a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports and CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN to discuss how the test could affect peace negotiations between North and South Korea.
Diplomats from Russia, the U.S. and European allies have begun talks aimed at defusing tensions over Ukraine, but remained far apart on any agreement. Washington firmly rejected Moscow's insistence on a guarantee against NATO's eastward expansion. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the details.
The relatively new leader of the former Soviet Republic appears to have cemented his rule, quickly putting down a challenge from its people, with help from Moscow.
Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov, who led the Russian delegation, told reporters after the nearly eight-hour meeting that the talks were "very professional" and repeated that Moscow had no intention of attacking Ukraine.
President Biden and Democrats in Congress are focused on trying to pass voting rights legislation, although its future is uncertain. And the U.S. holds high-stakes security talks with Russia. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, USA Today White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian and Wall Street Journal Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
U.S. and Russian diplomats spent hours negotiating in Geneva on Monday. It was the first of three bilateral discussions over rising tensions at the Russia-Ukraine border. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the latest on how the Ukrainian military is preparing for a possible Russian invasion. Then, retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Peter Zwack joins CBSN's Lilia Luciano with his analysis.
The U.S. and Russia began talks aimed at deescalating tensions over Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian troops say they are ready for battle. Holly Williams reports.
High-stakes talks are underway as the U.S. and its allies worry about Russia massing more than 100,000 troops along Ukraine's eastern border.
Thousands of people have been detained in Kazakhstan after protests, which began January 2 over a rise in oil prices, quickly turned violent and set off a political crisis. Because of a media blackout, it's unclear exactly how man people have been injured or killed. CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina joins CBSN to discuss the latest in Kazakhstan.
Russian officials are denying plans to invade Ukraine, but both they and U.S. officials appear to still be far from reaching an agreement that could potentially avoid military conflict. CBSN's Jericka Duncan and CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis discuss the first day of diplomatic talks between Russian and U.S. officials.
A Ukrainian commander battling Russian-backed rebels tells CBS News they're "ready for battle," as Putin's posturing brings echoes of the Cold War.
A top Russian official says Moscow will not be pressured into making concessions to the U.S. during diplomatic talks about Ukraine. CBS News State Department correspondent Christina Ruffini joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Russian forces on the border of eastern Ukraine appear to be poised for invasion. Joe Biden has threatened Russia with sanctions if it invades. Holly Williams has more from Ukraine.
CBS News' Holly Williams reports from Ukraine, where forces are bracing for a possible Russian invasion.
President Biden and his administration are preparing for their upcoming talks with Russia over Moscow's increasing military presence along the Ukraine border. Christina Ruffini has more.
Overseas, battle lines appear to be tightening over Russia's potential invasion into neighboring Ukraine. NATO and other European leaders are pleading for diplomacy ahead of face-to-face talks between the U.S. and Russia in Geneva next week. Christina Ruffini has the latest from the White House.
NATO and other European leaders are pleading for diplomacy ahead of face-to-face talks between the U.S. and Russia in Geneva next week.
Kazakhstan's president is ordering law enforcement to fire without warning and aim to kill as he cracks down on protests that have swept the country this week. CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina joins CBSN AM from Moscow with the latest.
Unprecedented protests in the former Soviet Republic challenged its authoritarian regime. Now the leader is thanking Russia for help, and vowing instigators will be "destroyed."
A Russia-led security alliance is sending peacekeeping forces to Kazakhstan to help suppress deadly protests there. Meanwhile, Australian officials revoked the visa for Novak Djokovic, the world's No. 1 tennis player, amid backlash over his vaccination status. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with those stories and other international news.