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While on "Charlie Rose" on PBS, former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates spoke about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and President Obama's response. Charlie Rose reports.
In this week's edition of "Sounds of the Toyota Green Room," Gayle King talks about the origins of Vice with CEO and co-founder Shane Smith. Charlie Rose discusses Russia with CBS News senior security contributor Mike Morell, a former deputy director of the CIA. Charlie and Norah O'Donnell test Avegant technology, and Megan Glaros discusses this unusually cold winter.
The U.S. is working on economic sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Crimea, but Europe, which draws 28 percent of its natural gas from Russia, is reluctant to have a direct confrontation. Anthony Mason reports.
Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Kiev, making his way to the shrine of the fallen near Independence Square, where demonstrations that ousted President Yanukovych began. Kerry also outlined how the U.S. would help Ukraine economically and told Russian President Vladimir Putin to back off. Margaret Brennan reports.
With the international community on edge concerning the Russian military presence in Crimea, Russia test fired an intercontinental ballistic missile. Though it was scheduled months in advance, the test had the potential to be read the wrong way. David Martin reports.
Russian forces in Crimea fired warning shots at unarmed Ukrainian soldiers Tuesday, but Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted there was no tension between the two armies. The invasion has deeply divided and destabilized Crimea. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., slams President Obama's approach to U.S.-Russian relations, saying Mr. Obama "does not understand" Russian President Vladimir Putin.
President Obama rebuffs suggestions that Russia has outfoxed the West with its military action in Ukraine, calling for a "de-escalation" of the crisis.
President Obama met with his national security and economic advisers to discuss economic rescue package for the new government in Kiev. Also, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is drafting proposed economic sanctions for Russia. CBS News' Major Garrett reports.
While Ukrainian soldiers tried to re-take a depot from Russian control, the Russian soldiers fired warning shots. No one was hurt and the standoff continues. CBS News Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Tom Donilon, President Obama's former national security adviser, discusses the situation in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin's intentions there, and potential actions the U.S. and the world can make going forward.
President Barack Obama believes economic sanctions are the West's best weapon if Russia continues to assert its power in Ukraine, but European nations are not ready to go down that road. Major Garrett reports.
The celebration of a successful protest movement that forced Ukraine’s pro-Russian president from office has turned to worry for citizens of Ukraine. The country's interim government has called on all men of fighting age to be ready to take up arms, in case Russia makes another land grab. Charlie D’Agata reports.
The Russian army has rolled over 10,000 square miles of Crimea in a few days and has issued fresh ultimatums to Ukrainian forces in the strategically placed peninsula. Elizabeth Palmer spoke to a commander in the Ukrainian military who said if the Russians attack, he is prepared to fight.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., says Ukraine is in crisis and any actions the U.S. takes should be done in concert with allies.
President Obama slams Russian military action in Ukraine and calls on Congress to pass a relief package for the Ukrainian people.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., says Russia intervened militarily in Ukraine in part because "nobody believes in America's strength any more."
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The Obama administration hopes economic threats will convince Russia to withdraw its forces from Ukraine. Secretary of State John Kerry will offer economic and political support for Ukraine when he arrives there tonight. Margaret Brennan reports on what may be next in U.S.-Russian diplomatic maneuverings.
Russians are in control in Crimea after a bloodless takeover that lasted less than a week. Ukraine's new prime minister said Monday morning that his country will not give up Crimea, and Ukraine's military is getting ready to fight. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports from the capital of Crimea.
On "Face the Nation," Secretary of State John Kerry told anchor Bob Schieffer that Russia has committed an "incredible act of aggression" and Kerry threatened economic sanctions. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
As Russian troops take over Crimea, there is concern about how the U.S. should respond to Russia's move. CBS News senior security contributor and former Deputy CIA Director Mike Morell discusses options for the U.S. and EU allies to stop further aggression.
In Ukraine's capital, Kiev, anger, outrage, and fear filled Independence Square as tens of thousands of protesters rallied against Russia's actions. Ukraine's Prime Minister warned that Russia's military intervention in Crimea has brought the country to the brink of disaster. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Secretary of State John Kerry called Russia's military intervention in Ukraine, "an incredible act of aggression." He said the U.S. and its allies are prepared to isolate Russia if the crisis is not resolved. Kerry will travel to Kiev this week.
In Crimea, as many as 20,000 Russian soldiers have taken over. Many in the pro-Russian region welcomed the troops with only small pockets of resistance. Those who are opposed to the Russian invasion are deeply worried and, at the moment, are keeping their heads down. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
