Pro-Russian separatists seized a regional government building and a police headquarters, as the mayor of Kharkiv fought for his life after being shot in the back in an assassination attempt

In another uptick in violence in eastern Ukraine, pro-Russian separatists seized a regional government building and a police headquarters, as the mayor of Kharkiv fought for his life after being shot in the back in an assassination attempt. In Donetsk, police officers did nothing to stop violence by militants. Holly Williams reports.

• Apr 29, 2014
• 02:22

Charlie Rose spoke to Erdogan about Russia's recent activities in Ukraine

Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been accused of using Russian President Vladimir Putin as a model for dictatorship. In a PBS interview, Charlie Rose spoke to Erdogan about Russia's recent activities in Ukraine.

• Apr 29, 2014
• 03:23

Ukrainians who support their country's government marched through Donetsk Monday night flanked by lines of police

Ukrainians who support their country's government marched through Donetsk Monday night flanked by lines of police. Dozens of pro-Russian separatists attacked them with batons and baseball bats. The two sides fought in the streets. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.

• Apr 29, 2014
• 02:03

President Obama asked during a press conference in Manila whether the United States sending additional arms in Ukraine would be an effective means of deterring the Russian army

President Obama asked during a press conference in Manila whether the United States sending additional arms in Ukraine would be an effective means of deterring the Russian army.

• Apr 28, 2014
• 01:26

President Obama said his administration’s move to expand sanctions on top Russian officials was made to encourage President Putin "to actually walk the walk and not just talk the talk when it comes to diplomatically resolving the crisis in Ukraine"

President Obama said during a press conference in Manila that his administration’s move to expand sanctions on top Russian officials was made to encourage President Vladimir Putin "to actually walk the walk and not just talk the talk when it comes to diplomatically resolving the crisis in Ukraine."

• Apr 28, 2014
• 01:23

Eight Europeans were taken prisoner near the Ukrainian town of Slavyansk

Eight European military observers were taken prisoner by pro-Russian separatists near the Ukrainian town of Slavyansk. Holly Williams reports from Donetsk on the unrest.

• Apr 28, 2014
• 02:06

President Obama started a two-day visit to the Philippines, but the crisis in Ukraine is overshadowing his trip

President Obama started a two-day visit to the Philippines, but the crisis in Ukraine is overshadowing his trip. Major Garrett reports on the fresh economic sanctions against Russia, said to be aimed at wealthy individuals close to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

• Apr 28, 2014
• 01:24

Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the crisis in Ukraine and the Middle East peace process with a panel of experts

Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the crisis in Ukraine and the Middle East peace process with a panel of experts.

• Apr 27, 2014
• 23:23

Bobby Ghosh, Peter Baker, and Nia-Malika Henderson discuss the ongoing standoff between Ukraine and Russia

Bobby Ghosh, Peter Baker, and Nia-Malika Henderson discuss the ongoing standoff between Ukraine and Russia.

• Apr 27, 2014
• 11:23

The latest on the crisis in Ukraine and the Middle East peace process

The latest on the crisis in Ukraine and the Middle East peace process with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken, Sens. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., and Bob Corker, R-Tenn., and others

• Apr 27, 2014
• 00:53

Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., pushes the U.S. to expand sanctions against Russia to begin targeting companies and further undermine the Russian economy

Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., pushes the U.S. to expand sanctions against Russia to begin targeting companies and further undermine the Russian economy.

• Apr 27, 2014
• 05:59

Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken discusses the further steps the U.S. is prepared to take to punish Russia for its actions in and around Ukraine

Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken discusses the further steps the U.S. is prepared to take to punish Russia for its actions in and around Ukraine.

• Apr 27, 2014
• 04:03

CBS News' Holly Williams reports from Sloviansk on the latest in the standoff between Russia and Ukraine

CBS News' Holly Williams reports from Sloviansk on the latest in the standoff between Russia and Ukraine.

• Apr 27, 2014
• 01:49

Questions about President Barack Obama's foreign policy loom over his trip to Asia

Questions about President Barack Obama's foreign policy loom over his trip to Asia. The president is facing increased scrutiny as to whether he plans to back up tough words with actions over Russia's provocations in Ukraine. Major Garrett reports.

• Apr 26, 2014
• 01:44

U.S. sanctions against Russia over the crisis in Ukraine are starting to impact profits at some American credit card companies

U.S. sanctions against Russia over the crisis in Ukraine are starting to impact profits at some American credit card companies. Visa and MasterCard warn that the sanctions are causing Russian banks to use other companies to process payments. Alexis Christoforous has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines.

• Apr 26, 2014
• 01:16

Some 20,000 to 40,000 Russian troops deployed along the Ukrainian border have left their camps to conduct exercises, including with live fire. Some aircraft have penetrated Ukrainian airspace during these exercises. David Martin reports.

Some 20,000 to 40,000 Russian troops deployed along the Ukrainian border have left their camps to conduct exercises, including with live fire. Some aircraft have penetrated Ukrainian airspace during these exercises. David Martin reports.

• Apr 25, 2014
• 01:00

Ukraine’s government responded to Russia’s military exercises calling them a blatant provocation and accused them of wanting to start WWIII.

Ukraine’s government responded to Russia’s military exercises calling them a blatant provocation and accused them of wanting to start WWIII. The government said it is going to mount a blockade to cut off reinforcements to a separatist-held town near the eastern city of Donetsk. Holly Williams reports.

• Apr 25, 2014
• 00:50

President Obama says friction between the U.S. and Russia wouldn't prevent him from rescuing the Russian president in a time of need

President Obama says friction between the U.S. and Russia wouldn't prevent him from rescuing Russian President Vladimir Putin in a time of need.

• Apr 25, 2014
• 02:09

The president will convene a conference call with European Union leaders to discuss a new round of economic sanctions

President Obama will convene a conference call with European Union leaders to discuss a new round of economic sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine. Major Garrett reports.

• Apr 25, 2014
• 01:41

A look back at what we've been covering on “CBS This Morning"

A look back at what we've been covering on “CBS This Morning.”

• Apr 25, 2014
• 01:19

Russia has massed tens of thousands of troops on it's border with Ukraine

Russia has massed tens of thousands of troops on it's border with Ukraine. Also, Ukraine's military is starting the next stage of attacks against pro-Russian militias. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.

• Apr 25, 2014
• 02:36

In the eastern Ukrainian town of Slavyansk, Ukrainian soldiers attacked a checkpoint, determined to take control, but hours later, it was back in the hands of the separatists.

In the eastern Ukrainian town of Slavyansk, Ukrainian soldiers attacked a checkpoint, determined to take control, but hours later, it was back in the hands of the separatists. For Slavyansk residents, many of whom support the separatists, life went on as normal. Holly Williams reports.

• Apr 24, 2014
• 03:56

Despite international attempts to resolve the tension between Ukraine and Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to drive the standoff

CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the ongoing standoff between Ukraine and Russia and how Russia has defied attempts to defuse the tension.

• Apr 24, 2014
• 04:14

Officials say Ukrainian forces killed at least two demonstrators Thursday morning in a town controlled by pro-Russian militants

Officials say Ukrainian forces killed at least two demonstrators Thursday morning in a town controlled by pro-Russian militants. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on the second violent clash in less than a week.

• Apr 24, 2014
• 02:06

During his trip to Japan, President Obama said he is preparing to impose new economic sanctions on Russia

During his trip to Japan, President Obama said he is preparing to impose new economic sanctions on Russia. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.

• Apr 24, 2014
• 02:23

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