Russia insists strike on Ukrainian port of Odesa hit military targets
Russian officials insisted that the airstrike — less than a day after Russia and Ukraine signed an agreement on resuming grain shipments from there — hit only military targets.
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Russia hits Ukraine's Black Sea port in wake of grain deal
Two Russian Kalibr cruise missiles hit the port's infrastructure and Ukrainian air defenses brought down two others, the Ukrainian military's Southern Command said.
2 Americans dead in Ukraine as Russian attacks continue
"We are in touch with the families and providing all possible consular assistance, a State Department spokesperson said.
Grain shipments across Black Sea to resume
Russia and Ukraine signed two separate agreements allowing Ukraine to resume shipments of grain supplies across the Black Sea as Russia lifts its naval blockade. But this morning, Russian missiles are reportedly striking a key port city. Holly Williams has more.
Ukraine and Russia sign grain export agreement
Ukraine and Russia signed a deal Friday allowing Kyiv to resume grain exports from ports along the Black Sea. The Russian invasion of Ukraine sparked a global food crisis earlier this year, and this deal is good news for countries struggling with high food prices. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Ukraine, while Tjada D'Oyen McKenna, CEO of Mercy Corps, discusses what this means for the global food supply.
Ukraine and Russia sign deal to get vital grain shipments moving again
The agreement should see Russia drop its blockade of Ukraine's ports, where millions of tons of food have been stuck, exacerbating a global food emergency.
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Russia and Ukraine sign grain export dea
Russian and Ukrainian officials signed a deal Friday in Istanbul to resume grain exports from three Ukraine ports. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams breaks down the details and concerns Ukrainian officials have moving forward.
Russia, Ukraine agree to open ports for grain
The United Nations and Turkey helped facilitate the agreement between Ukraine and Russia to reopen three Ukrainian ports for grain exports. CBS News correspondent covering the United Nations Pamela Falk explains the nuances of this deal.
U.S. reassessing China's military after Ukraine invasion
The United States failed to accurately predict how the Russian invasion of Ukraine would play out. That has the Pentagon rethinking how it has assessed the strength of another major global player, China. Lara Seligman, a defense reporter for Politico, discusses the situation.
Former U.S. soldier takes risks for Ukraine
One U.S. veteran finds purpose in life with new mission, traveling to Ukraine to provide much-needed supplies, from children's medicine to body armor, and training to the country's soldiers. Ben Tracy has more.
Ukrainians "happy" their first lady is in U.S.
Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska is set to address Congress on Wednesday morning about the conditions on the ground in Ukraine and the treatment of women and children during the ongoing war. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS News about Zelenska's message and the possibility that Russia is trying to annex several regions in southern Ukraine.
Ukraine's first lady asks Congress for support
The first lady of Ukraine is calling on Congress to provide additional support for her war-torn country. Olena Zelenska spoke Wednesday on Capitol Hill as the Russian offensive continues in Ukraine. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on her remarks and U.S. lawmakers' reactions.
Iran leader lauds Putin for taking "initiative" to start Ukraine war
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told the visiting Russian autocrat that their two heavily sanctioned nations should maximize their "mutual cooperation."
Putin meets leaders of Turkey and Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the leaders of Iran and Turkey in Tehran. This was his second trip out of Moscow since launching the invasion of Ukraine. The visit comes as Putin tries to strengthen ties with allies amid isolation from the West. Mark Katz, professor of government and politics at George Mason University, joined CBS News to discuss.
Zelenskyy dismisses 28 Ukrainian officials for "unsatisfactory results"
Analysts said the moves are designed to strengthen Zelenskyy's control over the army and security agencies.
Ukraine-Russia war 5 months later
A funeral of a fallen soldier shows the daily cost of Russia's invasion. As CBS News' senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports, more will follow without drastic changes to Ukraine's weaponry.
Admiral John Kirby on Biden's trip to the Middle East
President Biden is back in Washington after his trip to the Middle East. Mr. Biden said he told the crown prince of Saudi Arabia that he believed him personally responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. National Security Council coordinator for strategic communication Admiral John Kirby joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the president's visit to the Middle East and the latest from Ukraine.
Ukrainian officials accused of helping Russia troops
Ukraine says Russian troops have received orders to intensify attacks beyond the front lines. This comes as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removes the country's top prosecutor and security chief following allegations that some Ukrainian officials are helping the Russians. CBS News' Holly Williams reports from Kyiv.
Greek residents watch Ukrainian plane explode
People in Greece watched in awe as a burning Ukrainian cargo plane fell from the sky and exploded near the city of Kavala on Saturday. The plane, with eight on board, was carrying munitions from Serbia to Bangladesh when it crashed into agricultural fields. Everyone on board was Ukrainian.
Teen Ukrainian refugee reunited with family
A family torn apart by war is reunited at a Bay Area airport after a global trek and an extended period of detention. Anna Werner has more.
Europe feels pain of soaring fuel costs as Ukraine war drags on
In Italy more people are heading to food banks, while Germans are turning down the AC to prep for energy rationing.
Ukrainian teen goes through monthslong ordeal to make it to U.S.
Originally refused a visa, a teenager from Odesa gained entry to the U.S. through the southern border, where he was detained in a shelter: "It was, like, in a jail … but for kids."
Heroic efforts to help the helpless flee Russia's invasion in Ukraine
CBS News meets a young American and others racing to evacuate the most vulnerable people as Russia's forces, and its bombs, close in.
Zelenskyy fires Ukraine's top prosecutor and security chief
The largest government shakeup since Russia invaded came amid a high number of cases of suspected treason by Ukrainian law enforcement officials.
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