How Russia is benefitting from "America's war of choice in Iran"

Treasury chief Scott Bessent said Russia wouldn't benefit from an easing of oil sanctions to calm energy markets. But Russia is.

• Mar 18

Army general left classified maps of Ukraine war on train, watchdog finds

The Defense Department inspector general found Major General Antonio Aguto in separate incidents improperly handled classified documents and engaged in the "overindulgence of alcohol."

• Mar 17

"Mr. Nobody Against Putin": How one Russian teacher confronted Kremlin propaganda

When the Kremlin's propaganda machine framed the invasion of Ukraine as a heroic calling, drilling the message into schoolchildren, one brave teacher turned his camera onto that indoctrination. The result: a remarkable Oscar-nominated documentary.

• Mar 16

Ukraine waiting on U.S. and Russia to agree on next round of peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready for the next trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, but the meeting depends on Washington and Moscow.

• Mar 15

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills at least 6 people and wounds dozens

The attack hit four districts, damaging residential buildings, educational institutions and critical infrastructure, officials said.

• Mar 14

Axios: U.S. rejected Ukrainian anti-drone proposal

Axios reports that the U.S. rejected a 2025 deal for anti-drone technology from Ukraine. Axios White House correspondent Marc Caputo joins "The Takeout" to unpack his exclusive reporting.

• Mar 10
• 3:41

Ukraine offers to help take down Iran drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered assistance to the U.S. and Gulf Arab states to fight against Iranian drone strikes. CBS News reporter Aidan Stretch has more details.

• Mar 10
• 3:30

Face the Nation: Fitzpatrick, Suozzi, Hill

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi, who is one of the bipartisan co-chairs of the House Problem Solvers Caucus, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he will be voting against the continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown because there has been "no outreach on a bipartisan basis." His GOP counterpart, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, says he is undecided, and it "remains to be seen" if his party has the votes, and Fiona Hill, who served as a top National Security Council official in the first Trump administration, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the White House's decision to stop sharing intelligence with Ukraine has "emboldened Russia to really step up the attacks".

• Mar 9, 2025
• 22:30

Stefanishyna: Russia a factor in Iran war

Olga Stefanishyna, the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Russia is "absolutely a factor" in the war with Iran as Russia was "investing in regimes like Iran, Venezuela, and Syria, just because they thought it's not possible to have the resolute action as it is now taking place with Iran and as it was before in Venezuela."

• Mar 8
• 7:44

American Oksana Masters wins 20th Paralympic medal

Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.

• Mar 7

Russian strike on apartment building kills at least 8 in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack and called for an international response.

• Mar 7

Hegseth reacts to reports Russia aided Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening" in response to reports that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on U.S. movements in the region. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to unpack Hegseth's remarks. Watch more of the defense secretary's interview Sunday on 60 Minutes.

• Mar 6
• 9:32

Aaron David Miller on U.S. diplomacy efforts

Throughout his second term, President Trump has deployed his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and special envoy Steve Witkoff to negotiate several international issues, including a potential nuclear deal with Iran, before the start of the war. Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins to discuss.

• Mar 6
• 5:14

U.S. turns to Ukraine for drone defense expertise, but solutions may take time

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country will work with the Pentagon and Gulf allies to share what it has learned during four years of drone warfare.

• Mar 6

Shaheen presses Pentagon official about U.S. troops

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a New Hampshire Democrat, questioned Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby about the decision to join Israel in striking Iran and the potential for U.S. troops in Iran. She also asked Colby about the war in Ukraine.

• Mar 3
• 5:08

Man charged with trafficking young Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine

The founder of a Kenyan recruitment agency stands accused of deceiving and then trafficking young Kenyans to fight in Russia's war on Ukraine.

• Feb 26

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.

• Feb 26

Latvian foreign minister on Russia-Ukraine war

Ukrainian and U.S. officials will meet in Geneva on Thursday ahead of a new round of talks with Russia as the war enters its fifth year. Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže joins "The Takeout" to unpack her call to put maximum pressure on Putin to end the conflict.

• Feb 25
• 5:41

Russia turns winter into weapon against Ukraine

For four years, Ukrainian civilians have been in the firing line, terrorized by Russia's ballistic missiles and drones. As Holly Williams reports, part of Russia's strategy has been to attack Ukraine's power grid, turning winter in a weapon.

• Feb 24
• 2:06

Four years since Russia invaded Ukraine

Russia invaded Ukraine four years ago. This comes as talks to reach a ceasefire continue and as the war's death toll continues to climb. CBS News' Michael George and Holly Williams report.

• Feb 24
• 4:38

As Ukraine war enters year 5, Zelenskyy, Kremlin agree: Russia falling short

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the start of the fifth year of the Ukraine war​ by saying Russia has failed to achieve its goals — and the Kremlin agreed.

• Feb 24

Face the Nation: Curtis, Van Hollen, Gottlieb

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Republican Sen. John Curtis of Utah says Elon Musk needs to bring a "dose of compassion" to his treatment of federal workers who are being fired across the government, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland faulted President Trump for undermining Ukraine in any eventual peace talks with Russia, saying that taking several Ukrainian demands off the table is "terrible negotiating", and "I think that this is going to get into the hundreds of cases and could take many months to fully snuff out," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the FDA, said about the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico.

• Feb 23, 2025
• 22:32

Ukrainian reflects on 4 years of war

This week, Russia's war in Ukraine marks four years as negotiations have failed to end the fighting. Holly Williams reconnected with a Ukrainian man she met at the start of the war, who reflects on surviving being shot by a Russian sniper, and the loss of his fellow soldiers.

• Feb 23
• 3:32

Russia launches another attack on Ukraine

Russia fired scores of missiles and drones at targets across Ukraine Sunday. Holly Williams is in Kyiv with more.

• Feb 22
• 2:20

First on CBS

Amex laments Epstein ties as files reveal hundreds of travel bookings

American Express tells CBS News it regrets having had Jeffrey Epstein as a client, as files reveal he used the company to book travel for multiple women or girls.

• Feb 20

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