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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 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."
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.
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.
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.
Bobby Ghosh, Peter Baker, and Nia-Malika Henderson discuss the ongoing standoff between Ukraine and Russia.
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
Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., pushes the U.S. to expand sanctions against Russia to begin targeting companies and further undermine the Russian economy.
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.
CBS News' Holly Williams reports from Sloviansk on the latest in the standoff between Russia and Ukraine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A look back at what we've been covering on “CBS This Morning.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ukraine's pro-Russia separatists are on the lookout for government forces as they continue their occupation of public buildings. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that Russia could intervene on the side of the separatists if there is more violence. Holly Williams reports.
After a diplomatic truce was broken in Ukraine, the government is relaunching what it calls an active anti-terrorist operation against pro-Russian separatists. Despite the government's new offensive, Russian-speaking separatists refuse to leave the buildings they've occupied across eastern Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
The president is heading overseas to spend the next seven days in Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and the Philippines. Major Garrett reports on how the president is reaching out to allies worried about Russia and China.
