State Department correspondent Margaret Brennan spoke with the man who crafted the sanctions against Russia.
CBS News State Department correspondent Margaret Brennan spoke with the man who crafted the sanctions against Russia.
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CBS News' Mark Albert talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about Russia's aggression and the tough sanctions being issued by the U.S.
The State Department issued a warning urging Americans to defer non-essential travel to Ukraine and to defer all travel to Crimea, Eastern Ukraine, and nearby Russia. CBS News' Mark Albert talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about Russia's aggression and the tough sanctions being issued by the U.S.
Treasury Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence David Cohen tells CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan that sanctions the United States put on Russian leaders for their intervention in Ukraine were effective
Treasury Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence David Cohen makes the case to CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan that sanctions the United States put on Russian leaders for their intervention in Ukraine were effective.
National Security Advisor Susan Rice calls Russia's seizure of the Crimean peninsula a "blatant violation" of Ukraine's sovereignty and international law
National Security Advisor Susan Rice calls Russia's seizure of the Crimean peninsula a "blatant violation" of Ukraine's sovereignty and international law.
Flash Points: Short-term, analysts say U.S. sanctions will do little to deter Russian aggression in Ukraine, but in the long run, Russia's economy could begin to feel the pain
Flash Points: CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about recent U.S. sanctions against Russia and whether they will have any short-term or long-term impact on the crisis in Ukraine.
In Crimea, residents are starting to apply for Russian passports and Russian rubles are being accepted in stores
In Crimea, residents are starting to apply for Russian passports and Russian rubles are being accepted in stores. Ukrainian military personal remain in their bases and are waiting to be evacuated. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Digital era outreach amidst a Cold War era conflict
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President Obama says more sanctions targeting senior officials in the Russian government were compelled by Russia's annexation of Crimea
President Obama says more sanctions targeting senior officials in the Russian government are not the "preferred outcome," but they were compelled by Russia's annexation of Crimea.
President Barack Obama said the United States is going to impose additional sanctions on key individuals and a bank in Russia
President Barack Obama said the United States is going to impose additional sanctions on key individuals and a bank in Russia. The president warned of more costs to come for the Kremlin because of its actions in Ukraine.
Ukrainian officials say there are indications that Russia is preparing military intervention in Eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say there are indications that Russia is preparing military intervention in Eastern Ukraine. Charlie D'Agata reports from the city of Donetsk.
A scrap metal dealer in the Midwest bought a gold egg at an antique fair for what he thought the gold was worth: $14,000. It turns out he'd found a Faberge egg, and it could be worth millions
A scrap metal dealer in the Midwest bought a gold egg at an antique fair for what he thought the gold was worth: $14,000. It turns out he'd found a Faberge egg, and it could be worth millions. Scott Pelley reports.
The Russian flag flying over the Ukrainian naval headquarters signaled victory for Russia in Crimea
The Russian flag flying over the Ukrainian naval headquarters signaled victory for Russia in Crimea. Ukrainian servicemen started trickling out of the base where they've been barricaded for three weeks, as other soldiers on bases across the peninsula hoped to avoid evacuation by force. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen told a Washington think tank that Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea Peninsula is "the gravest threat to European security and stability since the end of the Cold War"
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen told a Washington think tank that Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea Peninsula is "the gravest threat to European security and stability since the end of the Cold War."
Troops stormed a Ukrainian naval base one day after Crimean leaders signed a treaty to join Russia
Troops stormed a Ukrainian naval base one day after Crimean leaders signed a treaty to join Russia. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Former secretary of state says Russia's incursion into Ukraine is an effort "to rewrite the boundaries of post-World War II Europe."
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Russia's incursion into Ukraine is an effort "to rewrite the boundaries of post-World War II Europe."
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said other countries could face Ukraine's fate and that Russian President Vladimir Putin can't be allowed to annex Crimea
In Crimea, Russian-backed forces stormed Ukraine's naval headquarters in Sevastapol, but no violence has been reported. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said other countries could face Ukraine's fate and that Russian President Vladimir Putin can't be allowed to annex Crimea. Anthony Mason reports.
Vice President Joe Biden condemned Russia's takeover of Crimea Tuesday
Vice President Joe Biden condemned Russia's takeover of Crimea Tuesday. Biden was in the region meeting with NATO allies and reassuring the former Soviet countries. Norah O'Donnell reports.
The White House has promised there will be additional retaliation for Russia's annexation of Crimea
The White House has promised there will be additional retaliation for Russia's annexation of Crimea. While administration officials don't rule out targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin with the next round of sanctions, they admit it's not likely. Bill Plante reports.
Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers barricaded in their bases across the Crimean peninsula remain on constant alert while surrounded by hostile pro-Russian armed men
Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers barricaded in their bases across the Crimean peninsula remain on constant alert while surrounded by hostile pro-Russian armed men. The Ukrainian defense ministry has authorized its soldiers to use their weapons after an armed attack on a Ukrainian base. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Amid fears that the Russian annexation of Crimea is the just the beginning of things to come, Ukrainian forces along the Russian border have begun preparing for war.
Amid fears that the Russian annexation of Crimea is the just the beginning of things to come, Ukrainian forces along the Russian border have begun preparing for war. Ukraine’s defense minister has put the call out for tens of thousands of volunteers to take up arms in case of a Russian invasion. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., says he couldn’t be prouder that Vladimir Putin wants to ban him from traveling to Russia
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., says he couldn’t be prouder that Vladimir Putin wants to impose a sanction that would ban him from traveling to Russia.
Secretary of State John Kerry told CBS News affiliate WUSA that while Russian leaders may be pretending to ignore sanctions imposed on them because of their actions in Ukraine, they'll soon learn that "this bites"
Secretary of State John Kerry told CBS News affiliate WUSA that while Russian leaders may be pretending to ignore sanctions imposed on them because of their actions in Ukraine, "when they go home and their cronies and friends lose their apartments and their rich properties and they can't move their money and they can't travel to places," they’ll figure out that "this bites."
Secretary of State John Kerry says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s signed order declaring Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula a sovereign state demonstrates a "very dangerous" rise of "nationalism that is exercised unilaterally"
Secretary of State John Kerry says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s signed order declaring Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula a sovereign state demonstrates a "very dangerous" rise of "nationalism that is exercised unilaterally."
During a joint statement in Poland with Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Vice President Joe Biden said the United States joins the international community in condemning the “brazen, brazen military incursion” by Russia’s leaders in Ukraine
During a joint statement in Poland with Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Vice President Joe Biden said the United States joins the international community in condemning the “brazen, brazen military incursion” by Russia’s leaders in Ukraine.
CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate argues that sanctioning Russian President Vladimir Putin for his actions in Ukraine won’t expedite Russia’s financial isolation
CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate argues that sanctioning Russian President Vladimir Putin directly for his actions in Ukraine won’t expedite Russia’s financial isolation.
Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
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Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 22
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Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
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