Putin-backed strongman Vucic concedes defeat in Serbia elections

Serbian parliamentary elections unseat Aleksandar Vucic, a Putin-endorsed strongman who led with virtually absolute power for 14 years.

• Oct 25

Extended interview: Son of Stephen Hubbard

The son of Stephen Hubbard, Fr. Joseph Coleman, and the family's lawyer, Martin De Luca, speak with CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi about Hubbard's release from Russia after more than four years in jail.

• Oct 23

Ukrainian official: Satellite access still slow

Ukrainian officials say their access to the SpaceX satellite service remains restricted, despite President Trump's claim that Elon Musk has fully restored access. Denys Sienik, Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of Ukraine in the U.S., joins to discuss that and the temporary ceasefire first lady Melania Trump helped secure in a Russian-occupied Ukrainian city.

• Oct 23

10/23: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Justice Department sues to block Alaska Senate race results if Republican loses; 11 days until midterm contests.

• Oct 23

Crenshaw on Ukraine's SpaceX satellite access

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for the full restoration of Ukraine's access to the SpaceX satellite service, including Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas. Crenshaw joins "The Takeout" with his perspective.

• Oct 22

American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms

Steve Witkoff lauded Vladimir Putin as "a humanitarian" as Russia freed Stephen Hubbard, an American deemed wrongfully detained by the U.S., after more than four years in prison.

• Oct 22

Stephen Hubbard's son speaks on his release

Retired Michigan teacher Stephen Hubbard was a wrongfully held prisoner in Russia for more than four years before his release on Wednesday. Margaret Brennan reports on the details.

• Oct 21

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst joins "The Daily Report" to discuss Steve Witkoff's comment that Putin is a "humanitarian" following the release of an American citizen from a Russian prison.

• Oct 21

Stephen Hubbard's son on his release

Retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard has been released from a Russian jail after over four years of detention. His son, Joseph Coleman, spoke to CBS News about the good news. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.

• Oct 21

Stephen Hubbard's son reacts to his release

Russia released American Stephen Hubbard on Wednesday after four years of wrongfully detaining him. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis spoke with Hubbard's son about the release and joins to unpack their conversation. Then, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the Trump administration's response.

• Oct 21

Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"

After special envoy Steve Witkoff told Putin he was a "humanitarian" for releasing a U.S. citizen deemed to have been wrongfully detained, GOP Sen. John Cornyn responded, "No. Putin is a stone cold killer."

• Oct 21

10/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett

American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia after four years of wrongful detention; special envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Putin in Moscow.

• Oct 21

Russia says Ukraine must make "necessary decisions" to end the war

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia, voiced hope for new trilateral talks involving Ukraine, and Moscow indicated the talks could resume in November.

• Oct 21

Nina Khrushcheva on Putin's Ukraine talks

Russia freed an American citizen it had detained for years after U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the future of the Ukraine war. Nina Khrushcheva, the great-granddaughter of former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev and a professor of international affairs at The New School, weighs in.

• Oct 21

Top diplomat on U.S. envoy to Russia

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff called President Vladimir Putin "a humanitarian" after the Russian leader released a U.S. citizen who had been imprisoned by Russia since 2022. Former U.S. ambassador William Taylor shares his thoughts.

• Oct 21

Russia frees Stephen Hubbard

Russia has freed Stephen Hubbard, an American who the U.S. Department of State says was wrongfully detained after he was accused of being a mercenary for Ukraine. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis and White House producer Kristin Brown have more details.

• Oct 21

Blumenthal discusses Trump-Zelenskyy feud

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway on Tuesday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine has been restored. Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.

• Oct 20

Trump: "We've gotten nothing back" from Ukraine

President Trump on Tuesday continued his public feud with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying the leader "has to want to settle" the Russia-Ukraine war and criticizing him for not doing so. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.

• Oct 20

H.R. McMaster on Ukraine talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Norway for peace talks. Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster shares his thoughts.

• Oct 20

Ukrainian official on Trump, Russia

U.S. officials will participate in Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Norway. This comes as President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy trade barbs over strained relations. Ukrainian parliament member Halyna Yanchenko weighs in.

• Oct 20

Zelenskyy says if Trump can't stop Putin, help Ukraine do it

Ukraine's leader calls on Trump to allow delivery of interceptor missiles already purchased by European allies if the U.S. "cannot rein Putin in."

• Oct 20

Trump sees friction over Ukraine

President Trump is facing backlash from Democrats and Republicans for his decision to waive certain sanctions on Russia amid a diesel deal. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.

• Oct 20

Zelenskyy says it's Putin who wants an endless war, not him

Ukraine's leader rejects Trump's accusations, says Putin is refusing peace, not him, and the U.S. military is delaying "vital supplies."

• Oct 19

William Taylor on Trump's latest Ukraine comments

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused President Trump of not supporting Ukraine, but rather, pressuring them to capitulate to Russia. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins CBS News to discuss.

• Oct 19

Expert: Trump is aligning with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he once again received no warnings ahead of Russia's overnight missile and drone strikes. Before those attacks, Zelenskyy accused the U.S. of limiting intelligence sharing. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to discuss.

• Oct 19

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