Russia says "no deadlines" for Ukraine ceasefire as Trump pushes for deal
As U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet to talk peace, Russia launches drones and missiles and makes it clear there's no rush in Moscow for a ceasefire.
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Marco Rubio meets with Sergei Lavrov
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly Wednesday. The meeting comes one day after President Trump appeared to shift his language regarding the war in Ukraine. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Lavrov: Occupation of Crimea "a done deal"
President Trump said last week that the Kremlin occupation of Crimea is not being discussed right now, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the occupation is a "done deal." Russia does not "negotiate its own territory," Lavrov said. Russian President Vladimir Putin forcibly took the territory from Ukraine in 2014, and returning the territory is considered a red line for Ukraine.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Anthony Salvanto discusses new polling as President Trump's 100th day in office. Plus, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov sits down with Margaret Brennan.
Russia's foreign minister on war with Ukraine
Sergey Lavrov, Russia's foreign minister, spoke with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan for an exclusive interview. He discussed where the peace talks with Ukraine stand, saying the negotiations are ongoing.
Lavrov on negotiations over Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Spoke with Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan about the war with Ukraine and the relationship between the U.S. and Russia.
Sergey Lavrov defends strike on Ukraine
Russia launched a major attack on Kyiv, pounding Ukraine's capital for hours with missiles and drones. At least 12 people were killed. Margaret Brennan asked Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov about targeting civilians for "Face the Nation."
Lavrov: "We only target military goals"
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan about the war with Ukraine and Russia's relationship with the U.S.
Lavrov: Ukraine deal needs to be "fine tuned"
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov tells "Face the Nation" that the Kremlin is ready to "reach a deal" with the U.S. on Ukraine, but there are some "elements of this deal which need to be fine tuned."
Russia hits Ukraine's 2 biggest cities with a deadly missile attack
Russia's top diplomat tells CBS News it's the U.S. that is preventing a resolution to the Ukraine war, as missiles slam into Kyiv and Kharkiv.
Russia: U.S. is wrong about ending Ukraine war
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in New York for U.N. meetings on Ukraine and the Middle East, told CBS News correspondent Pamela Falk in an exclusive interview that the new generation of politicians in the U.S. demonizes Russia. Lavrov claimed that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Davos last week misrepresented Russia's willingness to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, saying Russia is indeed ready but is being treated unfairly by the United States. Russia's top diplomat complained that U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in Davos last week misrepresented Russia's willingness to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine and that Russia is indeed ready, complaining all the while about unfair treatment by the United States. And, he would not answer questions about military cooperation with North Korea.
Russian foreign minister on Israel and Hamas
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discusses October 7, the Israel-Hamas war and the rising tensions in the Middle East with CBS News correspondent Pamela Falk.
Russian official on possible Trump reelection
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told CBS News in an exclusive interview that there would not be a difference in its actions in Ukraine if former President Trump were elected. Lavrov would not answer CBS News' questions regarding reports of Russia using North Korean missiles and launchers in its war against Ukraine. Watch more of CBS News correspondent Pamela Falk's interview with Russia's top diplomat.
Zelenskyy may face Russian official at U.N.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could face Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in person Wednesday at a meeting of the U.N. Security Council. BBC News correspondent James Waterhouse has more on the possible encounter and Zelenskyy's address Tuesday to the U.N. General Assembly.
Wagner head announces withdrawal from Bakhmut
In a blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the head of the Wagner military group announced his forces will withdraw from Bakhmut due to a lack of supplies from the Russian army. This comes after an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, which Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia would respond to with "concrete actions." Charlie D'Agata reports.
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